as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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Recent Examples of alludes
Then there are books that can only move people who come to those books with prior knowledge, who have read the other books to which this new book alludes.
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alludes
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The title implies that it will be set before the 1974 film, in which Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), played by Gene Wilder, is lured back to Transylvania and picks up his grandfather Victor’s experiments with re-animating the dead.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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This implies a six-month swing all the way from record net short to a level near the net long position held in early 2024, which is the last time that prices reached a dollar per pound.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Blood Pressure May Gradually Increases Research indicates that blood pressure may increase during perimenopause.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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However, a new Gartner study suggests the story may be more complicated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The pair suggests that our visual culture is so polished and optimized that interiors crave authenticity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Some hints about what is happening The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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“Alludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alludes. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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