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
So when Andrea Cambiaso rolled a pass to him on the edge of the Wydad penalty area 16 minutes into his latest game, Juventus fans would have had an inkling what might be about to happen.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Peterson’s inkling to be where the action was surfaced in 1967, when Yves Saint Laurent chose to show his collection to the media a month after retailers saw it.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
For Rosenfeld, the first inklings of our choosiness could be glimpsed in Western Europe in the late 17th century.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The inklings of an answer are emerging from a surprising place: studies of rare stars moving through our own galaxy at truly ludicrous speeds.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Peterson’s inkling to be where the action was surfaced in 1967, when Yves Saint Laurent chose to show his collection to the media a month after retailers saw it.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
For Rosenfeld, the first inklings of our choosiness could be glimpsed in Western Europe in the late 17th century.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The inklings of an answer are emerging from a surprising place: studies of rare stars moving through our own galaxy at truly ludicrous speeds.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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The joint practices against the Browns and Texans and the three-game preseason should give everyone a better indication of what Sanders is capable of.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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All indications are that the Yankees won’t try to shop for a new shortstop.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Brown crossword clue, featured as 12 Down in the USA Today Crossword on August 2, 2025.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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But some parts of the country could feel a slight hint of autumn in the air over the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thoughtful choices can create cues for movement during the workday.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Our brains and bodies tend to remember dates—as well as smells, sounds, and visual cues—linked to a traumatic event in an attempt to protect us from future harm.—
Katie Simon,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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