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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
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In his letter, Johnston hinted that Denver’s financial woes are far from over.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
However, other studies have hinted that climate change’s impacts could be broader.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
While Markle and Harry had both previously appeared to be supporting the former actress's hometown team, Zajfen hinted that their loyalties were divided.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier in the episode, Drew hinted being personally touched by Notaro’s recent project, Come See Me in the Good Light.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Head coach Dave Canales hinted that a change in the running back rotation could come as early as this week.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Executives hinted that more cuts may be on the way in the new year as the company looks to get leaner, reduce bureaucracy and invest further in AI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In his letter, Johnston hinted that Denver’s financial woes are far from over.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
However, other studies have hinted that climate change’s impacts could be broader.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
While Markle and Harry had both previously appeared to be supporting the former actress's hometown team, Zajfen hinted that their loyalties were divided.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Earlier in the episode, Drew hinted being personally touched by Notaro’s recent project, Come See Me in the Good Light.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Head coach Dave Canales hinted that a change in the running back rotation could come as early as this week.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Executives hinted that more cuts may be on the way in the new year as the company looks to get leaner, reduce bureaucracy and invest further in AI.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
Adjective
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Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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