allude to

verb

alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
Synonyms of allude tonext
: 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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But as alluded to earlier, AI can help close part of that capability gap. Onahira Rivas, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Governor supports Ford Croley said Duffy’s letter did not allude to any suggestion of punishing Ford and the Department of Transportation does not have authority or jurisdiction over the issues raised in the letter. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Each Twilight Saga deluxe collector’s edition also features a floral motif that alludes to the novel’s themes. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Smith even alluded to it on his 2025 album Based on a True Story (his first solo LP in 20 years). Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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