allude

verb

ə-ˈlüd How to pronounce allude (audio)
Definition of alludenext
as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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Recent Examples of allude The women have been alluding that all will be revealed in Season 5 for some time. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The Debbie and Thom switch-up Ellis often alludes that Thom (Campbell) is unintelligent in the novel, with Bret telling readers that his best friend isn’t picking up on clues that his girlfriend, Susan, and Robert are romantically involved. — Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 More broadly speaking, analysts have pointed to Disney spending closer to $28 billion on content in 2019, which would make 2026’s expected $24 billion spend a decrease, not the increase to which Delrahim alluded. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for allude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
  1. indicate
  2. imply
  3. suggest
  4. hint
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  • Astronomers have cataloged more than 6,000 exoplanets and are examining the atmospheres of promising worlds for gases that could indicate biological activity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Who starts Saturday’s game at Kansas is uncertain, but Frost indicated that Barnett could see action this weekend against the Jayhawks.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of indicate
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  • The $250 Ring Drone Camera offers exactly what the product’s name implies — the technology to capture moving images from a lens affixed to a small quadcopter drone, according to the company.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The underlying implication in much of the criticism was that non-Equity shows are subpar and that hosting them implies a tacit acceptance of the mistreatment of actors.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of imply
Verb
  • The figures suggest that nearly four out of five candidates who began Hell Week were able to finish it.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Unitree later suggested that the robot may have entered the competition without proper tuning, sparking online debate about humanoid robot endurance and their ability to operate in demanding real-world environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • The concealer lips revival itself borrows from an early 2000s look, which hints that the muted aesthetic may resurface in new forms even if these specific labels disappear from feeds.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Shannon and Duff, 39, started off with a game of truth or drink, with the singer demurring on naming her bffs, but hinting that some are definitely a wilder time out than others.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of hint

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