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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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted Wednesday that the opening could be delayed while downplaying any concerns.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
There might be, Sakic hinted, a trade.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.
—Nicole Pomarico, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In 2024, after Brown made comments about the struggling passing game, Eagles legend Brandon Graham hinted there was friction between Brown and Hurts.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Last week, tennis player Andy Roddick hinted that Williams might be eyeing a spot at the Queen's Club.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The Judgment Day still has some juice left, but over the past few months especially, WWE has hinted that the ensemble of characters cannot coexist with Perez, Morgan and Rodriguez all still in it.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The 6% vacancy rate, down from a recent high of 9% in 2024, might go even lower with a redevelopment of the Lawrence Deans site, village officials hinted.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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The company also hinted that additional brand collaborations, including a future luxury partnership, are in development and will be revealed soon.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted Wednesday that the opening could be delayed while downplaying any concerns.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
There might be, Sakic hinted, a trade.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.
—Nicole Pomarico, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In 2024, after Brown made comments about the struggling passing game, Eagles legend Brandon Graham hinted there was friction between Brown and Hurts.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Last week, tennis player Andy Roddick hinted that Williams might be eyeing a spot at the Queen's Club.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 June 2026
The Judgment Day still has some juice left, but over the past few months especially, WWE has hinted that the ensemble of characters cannot coexist with Perez, Morgan and Rodriguez all still in it.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The 6% vacancy rate, down from a recent high of 9% in 2024, might go even lower with a redevelopment of the Lawrence Deans site, village officials hinted.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
Adjective
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And for the first time in more than a decade, the international group responsible for those guidelines has updated its suggested protocols.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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