HINTED (AT) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

hinted (at)

verb

past tense of hint (at)

as in pointed (out)

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Verb

The official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
During a board meeting Tuesday, supervisors discussed a county survey that indicated limited public support for development in eastern Alameda County.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicated

Verb

Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.

— Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent observations have suggested that this extreme world may retain an atmosphere despite temperatures that should have stripped lighter gases away long ago.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggested

Verb

To them, as well as many of the other riders mentioned, including 1984 Olympic champion Alexi Grewal, these were just a couple of races — an obligation.

— Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Nowhere in the document had any materials or products been described or mentioned.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentioned

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On Monday, general manager Brian Cashman implied the Tigers and Orioles asked for Lombard in potential deals for Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman, who were acquired by the Dodgers and Red Sox, respectively.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The investment bank downgraded the nation's largest retailer to perform from outperform, and removed its prior $140 price target on the stock, which implied 26% upside from Monday's close.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of implied

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The process is intended to avoid ion-exchange preconcentration and significant changes to existing mineral production circuits.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
It was released in multiple colors and textures, and, like its French namesake, is intended to be carried under the arm.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of intended

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Although there was no place to safely stop immediately after the incident, Siddiqui checked to see that Aisha wasn’t bleeding, but noticed there was glass on her and in her shoes.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
The 13th hotel in their rapidly expanding brand manages to remain individual in feel and fills a niche that the founders noticed was missing in Warsaw—a lifestyle brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticed

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Only the lettuce contained in the recall or specified by the FDA has been deemed unsafe for consumption, meaning other brands of lettuce from other sources should be safe to eat.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
The sources and police have not specified a possible motive for the killing.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of specified

Verb

Stewart noted the young star’s adjustments from Monday’s game to Wednesday’s, highlighting Malonga’s ability to find easier looks in the regular-season finale.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
The poll also noted that among Republican voters, 38% rate him as unfavorable compared to 30% favorable.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of noted

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