as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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The new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show on the Emerald Coast is coming in late May, and, as Dolly alluded, features an original song from the leading lady of country.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
West has been staunch in his stance of avoiding medication and hospitalization in recent weeks, alluding in the song to Censori being upset with him over his flagrant, offensive tweeting habits.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The 54-year-old actor alluded that the reason behind the lower offer was due to his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident that crushed more than 30 bones in his body.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
West has been staunch in his stance of avoiding medication and hospitalization in recent weeks, alluding in the song to Censori being upset with him over his flagrant, offensive tweeting habits.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The 54-year-old actor alluded that the reason behind the lower offer was due to his near-fatal 2023 snowplow accident that crushed more than 30 bones in his body.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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The document also indicated that more than 6,400 U.S. citizens living in Israel had submitted documentation asking for information regarding U.S.-charted evacuation flights.—
Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The fact that oil prices fell sharply after the news broke also indicates that traders viewed the immediate threat of a widening war as diminished.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman offered to bankroll someone, anyone, who would run against Mamdani, implying his mayoralty would spur a flight with the ultrarich.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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An old friend of Donna’s who, it’s implied, became more than friends after her husband left.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Data suggests that drone incursions into restricted airspace are occurring more frequently.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2025
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Erdoğan called Trump on Monday during the G7 Summit and suggested a meeting in Istanbul for the next day, those officials said.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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General manager Marc Eversley hinted after Wednesday’s first round that the Bulls were considering a trade down in the second round — and that the roster is expected to undergo further change before the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Executive producer Coogler has hinted the show will also tee up some themes from Avengers: Doomsday.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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