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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Since material from the mantle can reach the surface as tectonic plates stretch and begin to split apart, the study team believes this new geochemical data may serve as an early signal hinting at the formation of a new plate boundary.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The movie only hints at the underlying social tendencies that a populist exploits.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
In the below interview, Levy talks her approach to adapting the hit novels, hints at what to expect in season two, discusses major musical moments and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The breakthrough hinted at in Netanyahu’s visit was the shipment of an Iron Dome battery, which had been reported earlier.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The movie only hints at the underlying social tendencies that a populist exploits.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
In the below interview, Levy talks her approach to adapting the hit novels, hints at what to expect in season two, discusses major musical moments and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The breakthrough hinted at in Netanyahu’s visit was the shipment of an Iron Dome battery, which had been reported earlier.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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