ALLUDE (TO) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

allude (to)

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Definition of allude (to)

as in to refer (to)

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mention

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If the marketing team wants to mention total payouts, average payout time, pass rates or trader statistics, record the source, date range and method behind the number.

— David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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