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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Followers have been suggesting spots in their own cities where crashes are frequent and they believe the problem should be spotlighted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
However, some online users, including at least one leading politician, have been suggesting that he could stand as the deputy-presidential candidate.
From BBC ● May 29, 2022
But since change is inevitable, communities have been suggesting alternatives.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2021
"I have been suggesting to Reade that he might resign," replied Mr. Bascomb, stiffly.
From The Young Engineers on the Gulf Or, The Dread Mystery of the Million Dollar Breakwater by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
