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 show, set up as an auction, during which guests and models were seen bidding on the brand identity and its founders, was a heavy hint at their departure.
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the bond between Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) faces an unexpected rupture, hinting at a power shift that threatens to upend the foundation of the Banks household.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The listing, by auction house Car & Classic, hints at as much.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Snapchat map often reveals bitmojis and other cues that hint at a user’s age or gender.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the bond between Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) faces an unexpected rupture, hinting at a power shift that threatens to upend the foundation of the Banks household.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The listing, by auction house Car & Classic, hints at as much.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Snapchat map often reveals bitmojis and other cues that hint at a user’s age or gender.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hint at
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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