1
as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?
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2
as in glimmer
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice
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as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains
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as in sprinkling
a very small amount
I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house
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Recent Examples of hint
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
That shark nose front end keeps a hint of the BMW kidney grille although the new M yellow lights will surely become the new signature feature of future M cars.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Even still, as cracks of pain spread through Jamon’s voice when discussing his past, hints of pride drip through.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
That shark nose front end keeps a hint of the BMW kidney grille although the new M yellow lights will surely become the new signature feature of future M cars.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Verb
The second half against DR Congo hinted, though, that Martinez needs other tricks up his sleeve if Portugal are to go a long way in this World Cup.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hint
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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While Carvalho’s resignation was widely reported — and precipitated the appointment of Andrés Chait as the new superintendent three days later — there was no indication at the time that the school board had been pressuring Carvalho to step down.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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The clue is in the number of file boxes the court staff bring out.
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One of the biggest clues comes from city permits for street closures.
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Ronaldo had only 17 touches in the first half, according to ESPN, and took only one shot.
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The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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“Hint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hint. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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