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.
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Fed officials hinted at a potential rate hike later this year to combat the latest inflation spike tied to the war with Iran, according to their latest economic projections.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Avechian was hinting at a back-to-back World Cup win for Argentina.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Bright orange-red shells turned heads, hinting at the bold and surprisingly complementary caramelized and crustacean flavors.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Nearly every surface and appliance was curvilinear, hinting at Gaudí and also at swanky mid-century hotels and restaurants.
—Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Avechian was hinting at a back-to-back World Cup win for Argentina.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Bright orange-red shells turned heads, hinting at the bold and surprisingly complementary caramelized and crustacean flavors.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Nearly every surface and appliance was curvilinear, hinting at Gaudí and also at swanky mid-century hotels and restaurants.
—Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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