1
as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?
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2
as in glimmer
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice
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3
as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains
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4
as in sprinkling
a very small amount
I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce
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as in to indicate
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 hint
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Hulu gave a hint that’s promising for the series’ first tell-all episode.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
White House officials have hinted that trade negotiations between the nations have been quietly taking place -- a claim China's foreign ministry adamantly denies.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Regional observers are watching to see who the U.S. sends to the OAS general assembly meeting next month in Antigua and Barbuda for hints of the organization’s future.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Hulu gave a hint that’s promising for the series’ first tell-all episode.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 May 2025
Verb
But if the tomato tax takes effect, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has hinted that her country may impose duties on chicken and pork legs imported from the U.S.
The tug-of-war over tomatoes has a long history.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2025
White House officials have hinted that trade negotiations between the nations have been quietly taking place -- a claim China's foreign ministry adamantly denies.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hint
Noun
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This week, keep an eye out on earnings from Home Depot, Target and TJX for an indication of how the American consumer has been holding up — and how those big retailers will deal with tariffs.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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When the daily decided to take a walk back in time to celebrate 50 years of Women’s Fashion Industries on Aug. 15, 1950, a look at the Easter Parade and fashion trends of the day was included, noting that the parade had grown from a sprinkling of 400 people to over 4 million.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vessel’s proposal in Newtown also hit a sprinkling of public opposition, and planners voted 3-2 against the project.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
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As reported by First Post, official electoral data indicates a high turnout, with over 4.6 million people, or 25 per cent of eligible voters, voting by noon local time in Romania's election.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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But the program does not provide any clues as to who that successor could be – and none of the potential successors are given any exposure.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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What names have new popes taken? More: Praying for white smoke: Papal conclave uses centuries-old method to announce a new pope Historians will study the name for clues to its meanings and connotations.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Porziņģis was limited in this series just to the same kinds of actions Kornet runs, but doing it with less force, coordination and touch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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From Chatbot To Co-Coach: The Rise Of Human-AI Partnerships At Work Some leaders worry AI will replace the human touch.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Fletcher had grown tired of his form and the brief sojourns at club after club — but a meeting with Blackpool’s manager Steve Bruce and advice from West Ham striker Michail Antonio and a sports psychologist have transformed his season.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Hint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hint. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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