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to convey an idea indirectly
kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house
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Recent Examples of hinted
Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
At the end of March, Tudor publicly hinted Maddison could feature before the end of the season but there was still some caution.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
On the campaign trail for governor, candidate Katie Porter hinted that Becerra could still be drawn into the case.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But when the issue surfaced recently on two campuses, Washington State and Colorado State, responses from key voices hinted that further expansion is unlikely.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year in March, Horan hinted that he was invited to Styles' ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
At the last rate-setting meeting in April, three members of the committee hinted their next move could as easily be a rate increase as a cut.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
Trump has stayed out of the race to date, but has hinted that an endorsement is coming.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
But comments by Bader hinted that the company may be eying real estate elsewhere for a potential third season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Verb
The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
At the end of March, Tudor publicly hinted Maddison could feature before the end of the season but there was still some caution.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2026
On the campaign trail for governor, candidate Katie Porter hinted that Becerra could still be drawn into the case.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But when the issue surfaced recently on two campuses, Washington State and Colorado State, responses from key voices hinted that further expansion is unlikely.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Earlier this year in March, Horan hinted that he was invited to Styles' ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
At the last rate-setting meeting in April, three members of the committee hinted their next move could as easily be a rate increase as a cut.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 May 2026
Trump has stayed out of the race to date, but has hinted that an endorsement is coming.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
But comments by Bader hinted that the company may be eying real estate elsewhere for a potential third season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
Adjective
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Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Investigation into the shooting indicated that Lane and another man, Tyran Williams, both of whom were armed, were involved in an argument that led to shots being fired.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Members of the rate-setting committee’s March 18 median projection for the federal funds rate, which serves as a benchmark for interest rates around the country, implied one quarter-point cut before the year’s end.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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