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as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
no one had any better suggestions, so as usual we spent the afternoon at the basketball court
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as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
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Google Maps interpreted this cluster of devices as a sign of heavy congestion, triggering real-time traffic alerts and rerouting suggestions.
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
When the question of how to elect a president arrived on the agenda in August 1787, suggestions included election by the Senate, by state Legislatures and finally by popular vote in all the states.
—Joseph J. Ellis, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
John Kell Send thoughts or suggestions to CIO Intelligence here.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
McGowan’s role is akin to a consultant, making suggestions that the teams can choose to implement or not.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
When the question of how to elect a president arrived on the agenda in August 1787, suggestions included election by the Senate, by state Legislatures and finally by popular vote in all the states.
—Joseph J. Ellis, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
John Kell Send thoughts or suggestions to CIO Intelligence here.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
McGowan’s role is akin to a consultant, making suggestions that the teams can choose to implement or not.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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So, overall there’s an indication that interest remains strong and Episode 9 could recover those views in the coming days.Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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At a press conference following Thursday’s decision, Kazuo Ueda, the central bank’s governor noted that risks surrounding the U.S. economy are easing, an indication that conditions may soon be favorable for another interest rate hike.Lin Lin, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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But the proposal was about more than just big cat hunting.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ohio’s 9th and 13th congressional districts Two key races in Ohio could also provide early hints about who will control the House.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Subtle hints of tinsel can go a long way in adding sparkle among other ornaments and ribbon, or drench your tree with tinsel only for a minimalist yet glamorous look.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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After much soul searching across time, Lilia reads her own fortune through tarot cards and pieces together the clues for the rest of the coven.Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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But none of their diagnostic tools offered any clues as to what was causing the man’s symptoms—and his rash kept getting worse.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Taking a cue from the rise of matching sets, Sam Edelman did the work for shoppers with its sweater and plissé skirt set, which takes the guessing out of building the perfect cold-weather formal outfit.Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Naturally, Invincible Fight Girl’s creative team took some cues from real-world wrestling.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ahead, here are 18 exterior paint color ideas that are sure to delight and dazzle along with answers to frequently asked questions.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Such is the power of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who has spent her career holding up fragile ideas of modern pop stardom and vigorously shaking them like a snow globe.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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