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
Verb
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And many Democrats, who polls indicate still believe in Russiagate in significant numbers, likely clapped.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Remember that cognitive difficulty often signals growth, just as physical soreness after exercise indicates muscle development.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That implies an attractive 40% upside from current levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leerink's price target of $77 implies shares could surge 119% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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But tax policy analysts and lawyers said nothing in the guidance so far suggests adult performers would be excluded.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Indications suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence is continuing at a rapid pace.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially, none of your close friends buy your products or support the idea, but as soon as the business takes off, some of them start asking for discounts or even hinting about potential job opportunities with you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jared Allen, an elite pass rusher in his day, spoke out and seemed to hint that McCarthy is better than Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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