HINTED (AT) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

hinted (at)

verb

past tense of hint (at)

as in pointed (out)

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Gardiner will focus on using customer insights and data to strengthen the brand, accelerate customer acquisition and loyalty, and create a more personalized experience across stores and digital channels, the company indicated in a statement Monday.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The pilots did not inform air traffic controllers of any problems with the plane prior to landing, air traffic control audio indicated.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicated

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Glastonbury approved a 48-apartment project in June after extensive litigation, but has suggested that further legal action could take place before construction begins.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Pegula suggested some of the friction may simply be newcomers learning those traditions.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggested

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Burchett’s letter also mentioned reporting by The Times on the 1736 Family Crisis Center, which has received at least $25 million in grants from LAHSA since 2021.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Utensils Many of the lunch container brands mentioned have their own utensils.

— Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentioned

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But another frontier remains to be realized, one in which MU ascends from this fine plateau to make good on the sort of top-tier promise implied by the school’s now-enormous commitment to football.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Piker implied that Jews' support for Israel put them at risk of violence.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of implied

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The Block 2 version of Nova is intended to have a 15-foot diameter, Lapsa said.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
An Iowa business group is pushing back on Alliant Energy's plan to invest in additional power plants, saying everyday customers could get saddled with billions in costs for generating capacity intended mainly to serve data centers in Iowa.

— Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of intended

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Michael Reaves / Getty Images When the Bears traveled to Cincinnati for a joint practice last month, Kmet noticed how much the Bengals’ defense changed in one offseason, a perfect example of the message Johnson is sending.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Common causes include overwatering, pests like leafminers or spider mites, fungal issues, or frost damage, which is often noticed in early spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticed

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The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
Espada has confirmed that Correa will play third base upon his return, but has not specified what that means for current third baseman Isaac Paredes.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of specified

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In handing down the sentence, the judges noted the case did not involve violence or threats of violence and the group never proposed specific means or a timetable to carry out their demand.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Attendees noted that several of the victims on 9/11 were Muslim or Arab American.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of noted

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