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to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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Recent Examples of alluded
As Brunson alluded, everyone feels better when shots go in.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 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
Weeks before the actress officially filed for divorce, Kidman subtly alluded in a Vogue interview to what appeared to be a cryptic preview of the split.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Plot details were scant, but in interviews over the past three years she’s alluded her script will have elements of drama and comedy.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Underwood plays Dean’s demanding father, Blane, who focuses on getting his son to the pantheon of hockey greatness that alluded Blane himself.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
But some alluded there could be more to come.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 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
Weeks before the actress officially filed for divorce, Kidman subtly alluded in a Vogue interview to what appeared to be a cryptic preview of the split.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Plot details were scant, but in interviews over the past three years she’s alluded her script will have elements of drama and comedy.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Underwood plays Dean’s demanding father, Blane, who focuses on getting his son to the pantheon of hockey greatness that alluded Blane himself.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
But some alluded there could be more to come.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluded
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But regardless of Self’s final call, sources have indicated several departures from the KU roster should be expected.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Initial reports have indicated that discussions are at an early stage, but the NFL is said to be looking for at least an extra $1 billion a year, a sum that would likely be disruptive to traditional media companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other researchers soon realized that his formula, now known as the Veneziano amplitude, implied that hadrons aren’t particles, but vibrating strings.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Springsteen hinted that the set lists for the upcoming shows will be purposeful and meet the moment at a time when many Americans are struggling to put food on the table as gas and commodities prices spike due to Trump’s now monthlong war in Iran.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Early results hinted that red and near-infrared light applied to the head might protect neural tissue after brain injury.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Alluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluded. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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