hint at
phrasal verb
hinted at; hinting at; hints at
: to talk about (something) in an indirect way
He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.
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Much like Dark Souls, which served as a major inspiration to this story, some of the lore is only hinted at, leaving players to piece together the narrative.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Both women hinted at future projects.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Both women hinted at future projects.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hint at
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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