Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted (at)
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As indicated by the caption, her post also included pictures of the Northern Lights, which could be seen from her plane window.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Speaking to Wall Street analysts on March 2, Ellison indicated that HBO and its CEO, Casey Bloys, will retain some autonomy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Globally, real coastal sea levels are on average about a foot higher than previous models suggested.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have suggested that Little Foot could belong to the prometheus or africanus species under Australopithecus, or perhaps even be a previously unknown human relative.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Only 16% mentioned critical infrastructure, blocking a sidewalk or close proximity to a school, with most of those reports — just over 11,000 — referencing sidewalks.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rams general manager Les Snead met with reporters on Tuesday and mentioned how teams are frequently engaged in trade talks at this time of year.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The remark, which spread quickly across news and social media, implied that Israel pushed the US into attacking.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hickenlooper even implied that Trump’s decision to attack Iran had a political angle.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The World Conference of Classics had all the signs of a typical political spectacle, intended to cultivate appreciation for Chinese culture abroad.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Visitors who walk through the halls of Ward Parkway Mall have noticed empty storefronts being turned into displays showcasing local artwork.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police haven’t specified a motive for the double homicide, other than saying that Swadley had dated Lori’s daughter, and that the relationship ended roughly two months before the killings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hinted (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted%20%28at%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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