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
In an Instagram post over the weekend, the singer seemed to allude that the songs would be part of an album.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Trump also walked back his initial idea of a ceasefire while speaking with the European leaders, alluding that Putin was not interested.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Coming into the offseason, it’s been alluded by the Lakers coaching staff that Bronny could factor into the rotation consistently during his second season.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Advertisement However, leaked U.S. intelligence suggests that the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may not be as severe as Trump has alluded.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 June 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Trump also walked back his initial idea of a ceasefire while speaking with the European leaders, alluding that Putin was not interested.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Coming into the offseason, it’s been alluded by the Lakers coaching staff that Bronny could factor into the rotation consistently during his second season.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Advertisement However, leaked U.S. intelligence suggests that the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may not be as severe as Trump has alluded.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, some studies indicate heat can boost flexibility and range of motion during stretching.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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The palate walks a pleasant line between tart and sweet, the latter class of flavors implied by association more than any actual detectable sweetness.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As their name implies, pygmy sperm whales are much smaller than their sperm whale relatives, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Also, with age comes experience, Gellar adds, hinting that her acting is better than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Looking at Elliott’s post-2024 drives, six-month outcomes have generally been favorable—hinting PEP could see a similar pattern.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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