allude to
phrasal verb
alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
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The specialty grocer’s plans were alluded to in July when commissioners approved changes to the Matthews Gateway project that included a grocery store with illustration signage similar to Trader Joe’s.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Sinclair says the rum note in it came about after plenty of experimentation—and alludes to the debauchery of a long night after-hours—while the cherry that forms the heart of the perfume (derived from pure cherry extract) is another gourmand note with sultry connotations.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Knight further implied that Diddy’s reach goes beyond just the courtroom, alluding to deep connections and possible political leverage.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Sinclair says the rum note in it came about after plenty of experimentation—and alludes to the debauchery of a long night after-hours—while the cherry that forms the heart of the perfume (derived from pure cherry extract) is another gourmand note with sultry connotations.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
Combs himself might have alluded to a propensity to stash money away in the 1997 hit that helped launch his rapping career after years as a producer and impresario.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Knight further implied that Diddy’s reach goes beyond just the courtroom, alluding to deep connections and possible political leverage.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 14 May 2025
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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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