ALLUDES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

alludes

verb

present tense third-person singular of allude

as in implies

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

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Recent Examples of alludes The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches. — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026 Then there are books that can only move people who come to those books with prior knowledge, who have read the other books to which this new book alludes. — Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025

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Verb

One can never be so sure, but management explained on the call that its outlook for the remainder of the year implies similar year-over-year output growth levels to those delivered in the first half.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
That implies a little more than two infections for every one counted.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of implies

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Daily Cardio Load indicates how much to push your workouts each day to make progress in training without burning out.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Related Stories First-party data also indicates that 30% of the seasons’ viewership came from phones and tablets, one of Peacock’s biggest mobile audiences ever.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicates

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But the tone suggests Tehran may be taking a tougher stance, which could further delay a full return of transits through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil supply flowed before the war.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

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While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.

— Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026