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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Many protesters like Grimaldi alluded to the ICE presence throughout the county, particularly near elementary schools.
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Rebecca-Ann Jattan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
Cooper has alluded to a college trauma in the past.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 June 2025
Lively, who was honored as one of TIME’s most influential people, gave a speech honoring her mother, while also alluding to her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
Haliburton and his other Pacers teammates entered the Gainbridge Fieldhouse wearing all black, alluding to having a funeral for the Knicks and the series.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Rebecca-Ann Jattan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
Cooper has alluded to a college trauma in the past.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 June 2025
Lively, who was honored as one of TIME’s most influential people, gave a speech honoring her mother, while also alluding to her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 6 June 2025
Haliburton and his other Pacers teammates entered the Gainbridge Fieldhouse wearing all black, alluding to having a funeral for the Knicks and the series.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for allude to
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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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