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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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Housemaid also hints at what's next.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
The Marty Supreme actor celebrated his Golden Globes win the night before while hinting at how serious the couple are.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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