as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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Recent Examples of allude
New coach David Adelman has already alluded ad nauseam to the importance of being well-rested for the playoffs.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
In an Instagram post over the weekend, the singer seemed to allude that the songs would be part of an album.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Trump also walked back his initial idea of a ceasefire while speaking with the European leaders, alluding that Putin was not interested.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Coming into the offseason, it’s been alluded by the Lakers coaching staff that Bronny could factor into the rotation consistently during his second season.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
In an Instagram post over the weekend, the singer seemed to allude that the songs would be part of an album.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Trump also walked back his initial idea of a ceasefire while speaking with the European leaders, alluding that Putin was not interested.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Coming into the offseason, it’s been alluded by the Lakers coaching staff that Bronny could factor into the rotation consistently during his second season.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed that bullet casings recovered at the scene included antifascist messaging, and online messages and additional evidence from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, indicate he may have been driven by Leftist ideology.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bank double upgraded shares of the chocolate and cocoa products company to buy from sell and hiked its price target to $222 from $170, which implies more than 19% upside from Monday's closing price.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the name implies, this chili comes together in a flash, just like lightning.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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But tax policy analysts and lawyers said nothing in the guidance so far suggests adult performers would be excluded.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Indications suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence is continuing at a rapid pace.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Though both systems perform the same function, there are some key differences that hint to why automakers have made push-starts ubiquitous in the industry.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over the summer, James posted a photo from a family trip to France with his Alizee that hinted to his sporty childhood growing up with older sisters Pippa Middleton and Kate.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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