hinting (at)

Definition of hinting (at)next
present participle of hint (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinting (at)
Verb
  • The motion sought to dismiss the charges with prejudice, indicating they cannot be refiled.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • On May 14, 2025, CBP investigators received information from a law enforcement database indicating that Garcia-Vallejo was Wilkinson’s niece, the complaint states.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.
    Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Seattle is currently +800 (8-to-1) to win a second straight title, implying a roughly 11 percent chance of a repeat.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Analyst Ben Reitzes also lowered his price target to $430, implying that shares could add 7%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hinting (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinting%20%28at%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!