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
West has been staunch in his stance of avoiding medication and hospitalization in recent weeks, alluding in the song to Censori being upset with him over his flagrant, offensive tweeting habits.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The 54-year-old actor alluded that the reason behind the lower offer was due to his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident that crushed more than 30 bones in his body.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
While Booker did not offer evidence, the senator alluded that the White House could have been giving insider information to stockholders before Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs that were meant to begin last week.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2025
Batista demanded Smith leave the area, going as far as to wave handcuffs alluding that Smith would be arrested.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The 54-year-old actor alluded that the reason behind the lower offer was due to his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident that crushed more than 30 bones in his body.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
While Booker did not offer evidence, the senator alluded that the White House could have been giving insider information to stockholders before Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs that were meant to begin last week.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2025
Batista demanded Smith leave the area, going as far as to wave handcuffs alluding that Smith would be arrested.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
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Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Crisp, curly hair indicates a hasty, somewhat impetuous and rash character.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Roughly 56% of analysts surveyed by FactSet have a buy rating on JPMorgan stock, and the average analyst consensus price target implies about 3% upside.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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This seems to imply that, for now, Sajet isn’t going anywhere.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Hence, Greg Shove, Section AI’s CEO, suggests that boards take an hour every six months to do a really honest check-in: What is the unique value proposition your company currently offers the marketplace, and how good is AI at doing it?—
Kelly Huang,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Creator Jenny Han has hinted that things may not always stay the same, much like Belly’s relationships with Jeremiah and Conrad.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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However, the company has hinted to a June grand opening date in several social media posts.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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