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
But as Atchley alluded, expect to see more cases ahead.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Brushed wool, lace, coated materials, fuzzy draping allude Lorena’s sources of inspiration.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
As Knight alluded in her post, this is far from the first time the presenter has submitted herself for awards show fail of the year.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Brushed wool, lace, coated materials, fuzzy draping allude Lorena’s sources of inspiration.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
As Knight alluded in her post, this is far from the first time the presenter has submitted herself for awards show fail of the year.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
At the Museum of Clocks, also in Chengdu, textural red brickwork alludes more to the area’s humble past than a gleaming future.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, further analysis indicated the collision likely occurred in early 2009 within the asteroid belt.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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These stories imply that this person did this remarkable thing, so anyone else can do it, too.—
Dmitry Malin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Several economic indicators suggest a potential recession, including declining stock prices and weakening consumer sentiment.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that earplugs help improve sleep quality by blocking distracting, disruptive, or annoying noise around you.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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That doesn’t qualify as a significant move, but the Steelers also spent the weekend hinting strongly that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be signing with the team, which would cross Pittsburgh off the Cousins list.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Musk has hinted that his involvement with DOGE would be temporary, but would his exit from the public sector be enough of a reprieve for the company's falling stock?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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