as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Recent Examples of inkling
But the inkling that big things were in store for the now pope even went back decades earlier.
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge had no inkling of Mary’s former radiance.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Believing in his genius as a teacher, and hooked on his attention, a number of former students signed on and moved in.
Early on, Green seemed to have an inkling that Studio House was destined for chaos.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
The judge had no inkling of Mary’s former radiance.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Believing in his genius as a teacher, and hooked on his attention, a number of former students signed on and moved in.
Early on, Green seemed to have an inkling that Studio House was destined for chaos.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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That’s a really good indication that the marketing world, the advertising world is really where the audience is on the creator economy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The box-office earnings are a possible indication of waning interest in the world of John Wick, which may be taken into account as Reeves weighs returning for another mainline entry.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Quite simply, the Thunder had a closer in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana looked like a team who had no clue which player to turn to.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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These days, soccer fans are as likely to take their cues from individual players as their favorite club.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The system begins with a one-time acoustic measurement of a studio environment, capturing spatial cues and reflections unique to that space.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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