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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On the heavier side, some models hint at isolated pockets picking up as much as 3-5 inches.
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Shane Hinton, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Alamo was a big-screen terror, a narco-cowboy strip-club owner whose nightlife scenes were soundtracked by Hans Zimmer western themes that hinted at a Wild West duel to unfold there in the finale.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Eagle-eyed fans were also quick to notice several familiar faces taking part in the celebration, a possible hint at who could be returning to the show.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard hinted at this when speaking to reporters just after his franchise was hit with poor lottery luck.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Shane Hinton, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Alamo was a big-screen terror, a narco-cowboy strip-club owner whose nightlife scenes were soundtracked by Hans Zimmer western themes that hinted at a Wild West duel to unfold there in the finale.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Eagle-eyed fans were also quick to notice several familiar faces taking part in the celebration, a possible hint at who could be returning to the show.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 June 2026
President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard hinted at this when speaking to reporters just after his franchise was hit with poor lottery luck.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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