suggest
verb (used with object)
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.
had suggested
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past perfectof suggest.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Because the effects differed so greatly from what earlier experiments had suggested was possible, the researchers needed extensive additional testing to confirm their observations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Another shopper had suggested replacing saffron with a canned drink.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
ING strategists said the U.S. “probably won’t be happy with the scale of the release, particularly regarding diesel,” as initial projections had suggested that around 50 million barrels of diesel could be released.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
First, cortisol improved participants' ability to remember emotionally significant experiences, confirming what earlier research had suggested.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Fadi had suggested using a fast shutter speed to freeze the action as it came into view.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
