hint at
phrasal 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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In the days leading up to the show, Tyler hinted at a surprise set for July 21 by posting cryptic images on his Instagram, including a Louis Vuitton bag, a mannequin’s head and a trumpet player in a band uniform.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Producers used the technology to create a scene in which a building collapses, hinting at the growing use of generative AI in entertainment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
Nocella hinted at segmentation at the front of the plane, but stopped short of sharing details.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 July 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Producers used the technology to create a scene in which a building collapses, hinting at the growing use of generative AI in entertainment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
Nocella hinted at segmentation at the front of the plane, but stopped short of sharing details.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 18 July 2025
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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