Synonyms of alluded

alluded

verb

past tense of allude

as in indicated

to convey an idea indirectly

Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicated
• implied
• hinted
• suggested
• referred
• intimated
• inferred
• mentioned
• pointed
• insinuated
• signaled
• signified
• adverted
• signalized
• smelled (of)
• smacked (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announced
• declared
• proclaimed
• explained
• described
• elucidated
• spelled out
• delineated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alluded

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

McCullers alluded at times last year to gauging how to use his repertoire against hitters after his hiatus. — 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