SUGGESTS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

suggests

verb

present tense third-person singular of suggest

as in indicates

to convey an idea indirectly this letter suggests that there's more going on than she's telling us

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as in recommends

to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems

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as in proposes

to set before the mind for consideration might I suggest, for an appetizer, our jumbo shrimp cocktail?

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Recent Examples of suggests Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Name brands still have loyal customers, but the momentum behind private label suggests recognizable packaging is no longer the deciding factor in what shoppers put in their carts. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The fact the French President met with the highest representatives from both squads and there has been no change in the status of the game suggests this thing is going to happen come heck or high rioting. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Alexander Skarsgård, who plays—as the title suggests—a man made entirely out of wicker, was only supposed to show skin from the waist up. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 As the exhausting history of credit-card fraud and data breaches suggests, too many sites and merchants still don’t understand their assignment. — Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Circana also notes that prestige and luxury brands continue to grow, which suggests dupe hype and demand for premium products can live side by side in the same closet. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The discovery suggests a mysterious phenomenon known as a pseudogap may not facilitate superconductivity as some theories propose. — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The thread also indicates the account was previously approved by a China Webull team member and an American counterpart.

— Eamon Javers,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicates

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The blogger also recommends finding a stay with a cozy fireplace, as winter brings cooler days and occasional rain to the North Bay.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
The citizens’ assembly recommends the state bear the full cost, which would involve far more than an income tax hike on high earners would generate.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommends

Verb

The Chinese team proposes embedding the radar antenna, control components and associated equipment inside the aircraft’s wing.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

As the name implies, most foods will not stick to the slick surface of your pan.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Survivorship care is not universal Comprehensive cancer care implies not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also supportive care that will help patients live well beyond their diagnosis and treatment.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of implies

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Serhiy Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian military analyst who advises Zelensky on weapons technologies, said an operational Rassvet system would create an imbalance in the adversaries’ capabilities.

— Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

Verb

Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

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