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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 hinted
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump aides for months have hinted the administration would seek other executive levers to implement the president’s tariff plan.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
While reflecting on that common theme in his work, the filmmaker hinted that Starfighter will keep the trend going.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Prior to his birth, the couple hinted that his name would be unique.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Asked to elaborate on the layoff threat, Johnson hinted that police and fire could be affected.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In his letter, Johnston hinted that Denver’s financial woes are far from over.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
SwitchBot has hinted that many key features will require a subscription, which puts it in line with competing AI wearables.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump aides for months have hinted the administration would seek other executive levers to implement the president’s tariff plan.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
While reflecting on that common theme in his work, the filmmaker hinted that Starfighter will keep the trend going.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Prior to his birth, the couple hinted that his name would be unique.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Asked to elaborate on the layoff threat, Johnson hinted that police and fire could be affected.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In his letter, Johnston hinted that Denver’s financial woes are far from over.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
Adjective
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After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan.—
Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Cells with brighter glow indicated stronger activity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The San Francisco Chronicle reported that additional court records indicated that Victoria was in the middle of a 14-day involuntary psychiatric hold at the time of her father's conservatorship petition.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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