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
Even before the photo, members had inklings their search histories were being monitored by the DOJ, which on Monday began allowing lawmakers to review unredacted versions of the files.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
This inkling emerged when Vickers was a PhD student learning from some of the greatest cognitive scientists of all time, including Anne Treisman and Daniel Kahneman.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Almost 25 years ago, when the Department of Homeland Security was first proposed, there were inklings, even among supporters, that things might someday come to this.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Bacha remembers getting her first inkling that victory might be possible during a canvassing event, at Grand Army Plaza, in January, 2025.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
This inkling emerged when Vickers was a PhD student learning from some of the greatest cognitive scientists of all time, including Anne Treisman and Daniel Kahneman.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Almost 25 years ago, when the Department of Homeland Security was first proposed, there were inklings, even among supporters, that things might someday come to this.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Bacha remembers getting her first inkling that victory might be possible during a canvassing event, at Grand Army Plaza, in January, 2025.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
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If practice is any indication, the Snowballs are naturals.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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So far there is no indication that oil production or shipping infrastructure were targeted in Saturday’s attacks, either by the US and Israel against Iran, or as a result of Iran’s retaliatory strikes.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Investors will look for clues on how Beijing intends to achieve its domestic tech ambitions.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Combined with the molecular genetic analysis, these physical clues confirmed Acanthochitona feroxa as a distinct species.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The actress joined a crowd that included Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Emily Ratajkowski, Shay Mitchell, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Macaulay Culkin on Tuesday in Paris, her blonde bob tucked behind her ears, her glam perfect with a hint of a rosy cheek, a delicate smoky eye, and a pink lip.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rehabilitative strategies that rely on multisensory processing could boost outcomes, such as using canes for mobility or auditory aids that allow the newly-sighted to simultaneously use cues from other senses while learning to see.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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The cuisine is Alsatian, with a mix of French and German influences, and takes cues from the region’s traditional brasseries.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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There was an opportunity to write in needs not covered by the funding formula, and the most common suggestions were social workers (who can help families and students navigate difficulty or community resources), mental health workers, school safety, and dyslexia services.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Wu said the cost escalations for the project have largely been due to community feedback, with suggestions from the public baked into the project.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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