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suggesting

verb

present participle of suggest

as in indicating

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 recommending

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 proposing

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

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Recent Examples of suggesting Several of Chisholm’s teammates were aghast at Flemming also suggesting Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán should throw at Austin Wells in the batter’s box as retaliation. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Davidson teases that Lawrence will make recurring cameos on the series, suggesting that the tables have now turned between the rivals, as the series is set in the present day and accounts for Lawrence’s own star power. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The cyberpunk author was suggesting that our world encompasses multiple temporalities, the experience of which is not uniform; for Cao, this might take the form of a shamanic belief persisting in a hypermodern setting. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The news comes after Stern struck a new three year-contract with SiriusXM amid rumors of a retirement, or a show cancellation, which Stern pranked his listeners about by suggesting that Andy Cohen would take over his channel. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Throughout, Kasischke’s images ricochet off one another—suggesting narrative while resisting its confines, evoking stereotypical ideas and expectations of Western womanhood only to upend them. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 However, the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is flashing positive, suggesting that underlying momentum may be quietly building. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 From their previous work, CERN researchers had assumed that quarks and gluons become deconfined at higher temperatures and densities, suggesting matter would likely behave like a thin gas. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, the hoard contained both Arab and Anglo-Saxon coins, indicating the Vikings’ involvement in broader economic exchange between Europe and Southwest Asia during this period.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Among adult pedestrians killed in nighttime crashes, about a third had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication; so did about 20% of those killed during the day.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicating

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In videos shared on TikTok over the weekend, Nash’s wife Jessica Betts surprised her by proposing once again with a sparkling six-carat diamond engagement ring.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
For many of its leading figures, from the Impressionists in the 1870s to conceptual artists a century later, this also meant proposing new and better solutions to the problem of how to be and how to live together.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposing

Verb

The Honduran man, according to the criminal complaint filed in federal court, called the agent a slur describing a female dog and referenced the midterm elections, implying federal agents could be charged for crimes if Republicans lost power.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Some investors, trying to read the tea leaves, interpreted that as a potential warning that more conservative guidance is on the horizon, implying that a turnaround will likely take more time.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of implying

Verb

His family, including Riley, helped to fill the void, advising them on how best to bring the five bodies of work into dialogue.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Range Founding Partner Jack Whigham is advising on the Paramount deal and will serve in an advisory and producing role on various projects.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

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Sunblock for steel Frequent heat waves have pushed steel railway track temperatures past 60°C (140°F), posing derailment risks and forcing transit authorities to impose speed limits.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
There’s also a shot of Zayas posing with his son, David Zayas Jr.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of posing

Verb

Your recourse at this point is talking directly to the supervisor rather than hinting about your displeasure.

— R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
In one Instagram post, Gomez also shared a look at her fresh dark red hair, hinting that her character Mabel may undergo a major hair transformation this season.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of hinting

Verb

Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

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