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
The 14-track project tells the entire story of the split in chronological order, from the first inklings of cheating, to an unwanted open relationship, and into the post-breakup blues.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Courtland Sutton had an inkling of what was coming when Sean Payton summoned him late in the week.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The brothers were surprised by the reaction to Barb’s death given she only had 25 lines in the whole series, though some executives at Netflix had an inkling of what was coming.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The kooks of that age believed that Iran-Contra was only just an inkling of the secret government behind the scenes that was preparing to herd Americans into prison camps.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Courtland Sutton had an inkling of what was coming when Sean Payton summoned him late in the week.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
The brothers were surprised by the reaction to Barb’s death given she only had 25 lines in the whole series, though some executives at Netflix had an inkling of what was coming.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The kooks of that age believed that Iran-Contra was only just an inkling of the secret government behind the scenes that was preparing to herd Americans into prison camps.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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Minneapolis’ police chief, Brian O’Hara, briefly described the shooting to reporters but gave no indication that the driver was trying to harm anyone.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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There is no indication the protests were organized by a single group.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Columbus police have kept most of the investigation under wraps, releasing only a few clues, including surveillance footage of a person of interest seen walking near by the Tepes' residence around the time the killings are believed to have occurred.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The statement sent shockwaves through the internet, and commentators immediately began searching social media for clues to his long list of grievances against the Beckhams.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Green, because they are picked too early and sent to Wyoming with only a hint of blush.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the new year has inspired a change of wardrobe, look no further than celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, and Anne Hathaway for a cue on the shoes worth buying to take you through 2026.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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To improve listening comprehension, cue up music in a foreign language and view the lyrics using Apple Music or Spotify.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other more outlandish suggestions have included Nicola Mendelsohn, the head of Meta’s global business group and a doyen of British business, and Tristram Hunt, a former broadcast journalist and Labour Party politician who now runs the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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