inkling

noun

ˈiŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce inkling (audio)
Definition of inklingnext
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 Creator, executive producer and showrunner Alexi Hawley may have had an inkling, ending the season on another cliffhanger. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026 My inkling is that if the AI wasn’t explicitly prompted to leverage its mental health capabilities, the user wouldn’t realize that the AI could be helpful to them. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Then, any feeling of empowerment Rue got from her underworld dealings and religious inklings was squished by a Wire-ish cat-and-mouse game between her suppliers and their federal law-enforcement foils, leading to her death in the finale. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026 The Stomp-Clap Song and the Gingerbread Cookie Dance, both released in 2021, had already given them some inkling that videos that taught dances were a potentially popular niche. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
  1. indication
  2. clue
  3. hint
  4. cue
  5. suggestion
Noun
  • There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of indication
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  • The clue is The Growing Season, some of the answers are things like bloom and flourish, and the answer, somehow, is summer time, not spring time.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • The belted detail near the top and multi-toned leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Inspired by the French shoe brand’s ballet roots, the three styles take cues from the art of the dance.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of cue
Noun
  • Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of suggestion

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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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