HINT (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hint (at)

verb

Definition of hint (at)

as in to indicate

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Verb

Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Definition of indicate

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The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
In those early days, well-meaning friends and music-industry acquaintances would often suggest that @ find a new band name.

— Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Definition of suggest

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Apple — Shares of the iPhone maker slid about 1% KeyBanc downgraded Apple to underweight from sector weight, with a $250 price target implying 21% downside from Monday’s close.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 July 2026
These numbers don’t imply that transport by police vehicle instead of an ambulance necessarily saved more lives.

— Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of imply

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In 2023, after a park visitor noticed a broken Fury 325 support beam, the coaster closed for six weeks that summer.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
The radiologist notices a small spot on the lung unrelated to the original reason for the exam and appropriately recommends follow-up.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of notice

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In the middle of one end of the FireCuda X Vault (both ends are styled with the ridged texture mentioned above) is a USB Type-C port.

— Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of mention

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The end of Temporary Protected Status — a program intended to protect people in the event of a natural disaster — heightened concerns about deportation to a country that is reeling after twin earthquakes from June 24.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.

— Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

Definition of specify

Verb

Along with her participation in the hotel nights, this also included, Jane testified, instances where she was asked to fly with drugs for Combs.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Topics under discussion included changes in the industry over the last decade, instanced by the rise of digital and gaming, audience fragmentation, and the emergence of disruptive technologies such as AI.

— Liza Foreman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2023

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