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
McCullers alluded at times last year to gauging how to use his repertoire against hitters after his hiatus.
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
As Jones alluded, the Cowboys did do a lot last offseason.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
His seat is scorching hot, but don’t expect the Cowboys to make a swift decision on his future after Schottenheimer alluded on Sunday to a 10-to-12-day timeline to go through post-season evaluations.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
As Spade's joke alluded, the box office yield of Vampire in Brooklyn was a sharp drop from Murphy's earlier successes, grossing just under $20 million.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026
As Jones alluded, the Cowboys did do a lot last offseason.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
His seat is scorching hot, but don’t expect the Cowboys to make a swift decision on his future after Schottenheimer alluded on Sunday to a 10-to-12-day timeline to go through post-season evaluations.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
As Spade's joke alluded, the box office yield of Vampire in Brooklyn was a sharp drop from Murphy's earlier successes, grossing just under $20 million.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
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Police said their investigation indicated an argument escalated to gunfire.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, surveys indicate that US car buyers are aware of the concerns but don’t care.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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The original creepypasta that inspired the phenomenon (posted to 4chan in 2019) is the only canonical Backrooms document—the post implies the presence of a monster, but stops short of describing it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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As the name implies, the French pedicure shares the same DNA as a French manicure.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.—
Nicole Pomarico,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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