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
The decision came in mid-March after catching inklings of the shutdown's impacts.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Still, that inkling is hard to shake.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But until Rothman's letters were obtained by the AP on Thursday, there was no inkling that the meeting was about his future.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Still, that inkling is hard to shake.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But until Rothman's letters were obtained by the AP on Thursday, there was no inkling that the meeting was about his future.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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While there are some indications of misuse, for many officers, the excess OT is unwanted.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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That could always change, but there is currently little indication that the company is preparing a major push.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In fact, there’s even a hint of pre-Civ 7 here, in that the civs definitely feel most powerful during their apex age.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The Jung Kook collaboration launches with a cinematic campaign that captures Jung Kook’s magnetic energy and rebellious spirit through a biker concept that takes cues from his passion for motorcycles.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Cinematographer Noé Bach took visual cues from Nan Goldin’s photography of the 1980s and ’90s, aiming for images that feel found rather than arranged.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Matching the anything-goes vibe that flows through the resort, the breezy restaurant pavilion is merely a suggestion—ordering lunch or dinner to your private terrace, a candlelit table on the beach, or one of the dozen-or-so secret seating nooks scattered around the property is actively encouraged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Addressing Canal+‘s investment in UGC, one of France’s top exhibition chains, Saada sought to downplay suggestions of an imminent takeover while leaving the door open to a future acquisition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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