as in innuendo
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding
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Recent Examples of insinuation
Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging.
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Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
The feud escalated further in February, when Owens launched a multi-part series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, delving into her family background and advancing insinuations about her role in his death that were widely condemned across the conservative spectrum.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Throughout his segment, Henderson was noticeably irritated by the insinuation that his stories didn’t add up.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
The feud escalated further in February, when Owens launched a multi-part series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, delving into her family background and advancing insinuations about her role in his death that were widely condemned across the conservative spectrum.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Throughout his segment, Henderson was noticeably irritated by the insinuation that his stories didn’t add up.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insinuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
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Just attack and make all kinds of innuendo and attacks with no substance.
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Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following.
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Yet this imputation of disease appears based more on fantasy than reality.
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The carry-forward imputation method treated October prices as unchanged.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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