as in indicating
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimating
Five of their 22 false-start penalties this season have been called on Brotherly Shove attempts, intimating that the league’s officials are calling things more tightly.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
Job interviews can be daunting, with hiring managers known to throw around intimating questions.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
Job interviews can be daunting, with hiring managers known to throw around intimating questions.
—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimating
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On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.
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By contrast, the equal weight S&P 500 actually hit a record high yesterday—indicating that tech companies are the ones dragging down the broader index.
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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The outlet also noted the presence of a Krispy Kreme truck outside the arena, hinting that donuts may also be on the menu.
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
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“Intimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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