hint at

verb

hinted at; hinting at; hints at

: to talk about (something) in an indirect way

He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.

The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.

Examples of hint at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The park last week posted a video to social media hinting at more info to come this week on what is expected to be a glider coaster with bike-like seating. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Rifling through the belongings of her great-aunt Jet (Wiest) for a spell to save Gideon, Kylie finds the Book of Ravens, which cryptically hints at an incantation that might break the Owens’ love curse. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Young actor Jung is also terrific, as a boy who perhaps understands more than his parents give him credit for, something hinted at in a closing reveal. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

His allies, the state party chair, college presidents and pro-Newsom activists all openly hinted at his national aspirations. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for hint at

• begat
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