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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The celebrity contestants on the show aren't allowed to drive their own cars because that could easily hint at their identity.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Game of Thrones actress—who was previously married to Joe Jonas—shared rare comments about her dating life in a new interview with Net-A-Porter's Porter magazine, including hinting at rampant rumors that she was linked to Chris Martin.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Gomes hinted at the possibility of days off for Freeman, which opens up at-bats for Dalton Rushing.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
While the second season was not officially confirmed until October 2024, series creator Lee had hinted at turning the limited series into an anthology during its 2023 awards run.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The Game of Thrones actress—who was previously married to Joe Jonas—shared rare comments about her dating life in a new interview with Net-A-Porter's Porter magazine, including hinting at rampant rumors that she was linked to Chris Martin.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Gomes hinted at the possibility of days off for Freeman, which opens up at-bats for Dalton Rushing.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
While the second season was not officially confirmed until October 2024, series creator Lee had hinted at turning the limited series into an anthology during its 2023 awards run.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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