suggesting

verb

present participle of suggest
1
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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2
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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3
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 Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior. — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Musk went even further during the unveiling, suggesting engineers eventually want to reach half the speed of sound. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The researchers also detected these predictive responses in two sensory-processing regions of the thalamus, suggesting that anticipation involves multiple structures beneath the cerebral cortex. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Recently, Hurley was spotted wearing a large diamond on that finger, suggesting the couple has taken their pairing to the next level—a rumor fueled by a post to Instagram published by Cyrus Friday that was capped by the engagement ring emoji. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 Some commenters criticize the quality of Hollywood productions and question the need for financial support, suggesting that the industry should focus on creating better content. — Elijah Wolfson, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 The firm also lifted its price target to $448 from $405, suggesting about 23% upside from Thursday's close. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 That has not stopped commentators from suggesting that the Cornell attack was somehow the result of the men’s heads being filled with smut. — Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 The potential double jeopardy argument permeated pretrial court hearings, with prosecutors suggesting the defense was using delay tactics to invoke double jeopardy. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggesting
  1. indicating
  2. recommending
  3. proposing
  4. implying
  5. advising
  6. posing
  7. hinting
  8. offering
Verb
  • The president also defended the need to keep the state of emergency while also indicating his goal of ending it eventually.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The wholesale price index for energy leapt more than 10% in September from August, indicating a significant increase in energy costs faced by manufacturers and other producers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of indicating
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  • This includes getting a deeper understanding of foot populations and designing products to fit appropriately, scanning the consumer and recommending shoes that will fit best.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released new guidance for the treatment of common menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including recommending hormone replacement therapy for many women with hot flashes and night sweats.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommending
Verb
  • In 2024, Ethiopia signed an agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, proposing a coastal lease for an Ethiopian naval base.
    — KHALED KAZZIHA, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Even airport authorities are getting in on the action, proposing their own slate of rules for robotaxis.
    — Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposing
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  • The investment bank upgraded Quantinuum to overweight from equal-weight, with a $62 price target implying roughly 88% upside from Wednesday's close.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of implying
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  • The indictment alleges that both men oversaw the dogs, with Stinson advising his son on their proper care.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Barker recalled giving a mutual guy friend some dating advice about just having fun and hooking up with women, advising him to think of dating as a sport, while trying to not get too emotionally invested.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advising
Verb
  • The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across the kingdom with drones and missiles that can change direction during flight, posing a challenge to interceptors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby, Pitch Perfect co-stars Brittany Snow and Anna Kendrick, who set the internet abuzz posing on the red carpet together hours earlier, strolled into the party side by side, both switching into leg-baring dresses.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of posing
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  • The filmmaker was hinting heavily at what might be in store for the festival’s surprise screening Wednesday evening at the Institut Lumière.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With the midterms coming up and the administration hinting generally at more budget cuts in the past week, educators here want to spread the word.
    — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hinting
Verb
  • Now, researchers studying Japanese land snails have identified a gene that helps determine whether their shells coil clockwise or counterclockwise, offering new clues into how animals develop their left and right sides.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is designed for daily wellness rituals, offering one of the highest concentrations of polyphenols and oleocanthal available.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of offering

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“Suggesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggesting. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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