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
But until Rothman's letters were obtained by the AP on Thursday, there was no inkling that the meeting was about his future.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Although theorists already had inklings that a magnetar’s tempestuous birth might help explain superluminous supernovae, clinching the case proved difficult.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Here's a woman with no formal education, who spent her whole life working various jobs and living in poverty, who had an innate inkling for hybrid texts.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Although theorists already had inklings that a magnetar’s tempestuous birth might help explain superluminous supernovae, clinching the case proved difficult.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Here's a woman with no formal education, who spent her whole life working various jobs and living in poverty, who had an innate inkling for hybrid texts.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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If the first two rounds are any indication, Rose’s moment might need to wait another year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the red carpet was any indication, nobody is quite ready to say goodbye.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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If there’s an organic smell, there’s a clue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ives inserts hints of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the meditative work, and at other times seems to conjure up church bells through the piano.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The following are gluten-free and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of them, including polka-dot prints and minimalist shapes, take cues from the season’s major fashion trends.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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And now, experts are taking this cue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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