ALLUDED Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

alluded

verb

past tense of allude

as in indicated

to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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Recent Examples of alluded Der Kaufmann von Berlin self-consciously alluded, in its title and to a certain extent its plot, to Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Cramer alluded those remarks from Huang, and argued the debate should be settled. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 More broadly speaking, analysts have pointed to Disney spending closer to $28 billion on content in 2019, which would make 2026’s expected $24 billion spend a decrease, not the increase to which Delrahim alluded. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 As Goldman alluded, ABC has The Bachelor on tap for midseason and Bachelor in Paradise for summer 2027. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2026 The situation to which Deeds so gravely alluded is the all-out redistricting war that Republicans started last summer in Texas. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 As Brunson alluded, everyone feels better when shots go in. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026

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The exit polls, which also indicated a drop in support for ultra-Orthodox parties, signaled voter unhappiness over these exemptions.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The videos show the group walking on a neighborhood street, which police indicated is in El Paso.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026

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There’s a week in the novel during which Lee goes to San Francisco that is implied but not described.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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