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
Trump also alluded briefly to the diminishing trade between the U.S. and China in the wake of the tariff standoff when a reporter asked about falling container volumes at U.S. ports.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
The new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show on the Emerald Coast is coming in late May, and, as Dolly alluded, features an original song from the leading lady of country.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
The new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show on the Emerald Coast is coming in late May, and, as Dolly alluded, features an original song from the leading lady of country.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
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But what would replace it Judge Young’s instructions indicate that King testified in the trial’s guilt-innocence phase and not in its punishment phase.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank’s target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images What To Know In an interview with Taste of Country, which was published on Wednesday, Bryan implied his seat at the judge's table isn't confirmed yet for Season 24.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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However, even the most fearsome beasts were never totally safe, new research suggests.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Last year, ahead of Season 23, the country star hinted that ABC's parent company, Disney, doesn't share information about American Idol's judges quickly.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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One thing that has been hinted from the beginning of the season was the friendship fallout between Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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