suggest
verb (used with object)
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.
have been suggesting
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present perfect progressiveof suggest.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Executives at JPMorgan have been suggesting an openness to big acquisitions in recent months, always with plenty of caveats that the firm is focused elsewhere and might not do anything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
But even according to Turner’s scientific articles, it’s clear that the problem is not quite as scary as the headlines have been suggesting.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2024
Now, a number of health officials, from California to New York, have been suggesting that more people consider doing those things, given the jump in coronavirus infections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
“This is exactly what we have been suggesting for a long time,” said Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
Now I have been suggesting J to you, and you have chosen Z—” “You misunderstood me,” I cried, desperately.
From The Dreamers A Club by John Kendrick Bangs
