hint at
verb
hinted at; hinting at; hints at
: to talk about (something) in an indirect way
He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.
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This demonstration, focused on a repetitive task, does not show off such general-purpose capability involving a more diverse array of tasks or environments—something that Figure has only hinted at in short video demonstrations so far.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This is hinted at in Oscar Wilde’s play, Salomé, which premiered in Paris in 1896, after initially being banned in London.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The vice president was ready with his denial when a reporter hinted at the shadow campaign underway.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Where previous varieties only hinted at red before fading through the season, this Hosta delivers sustained color and also challenges traditional assumptions about where hostas can be successfully grown.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This is hinted at in Oscar Wilde’s play, Salomé, which premiered in Paris in 1896, after initially being banned in London.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The vice president was ready with his denial when a reporter hinted at the shadow campaign underway.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hint at
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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