as in implying
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as in indicating
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 hinting
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Ollie Watkins scored four goals in those games, hinting that the England international will continue his strong form by finding the back of the net in Istanbul, too.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Zelenskyy -- who has called for a long-term ceasefire -- had refused to accept Putin’s pause in recent days, hinting that Ukraine might strike the parade.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Trouble brewing Some analysts are hinting that trouble may be brewing for budget hotels, which are seeing an uptick in foreclosures and bankruptcies.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Earlier this year, Judge William Orrick praised Mayor Barbara Lee and Interim Police Chief James Beere — who has submitted his name for consideration in the permanent chief search — for department reforms, hinting that Oakland may be nearing the finish line.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Georgia coach Kirby Smart came away pleased with the overall development of his team, even hinting that a few backups pushed previous starters for their jobs.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
All three Afflecks wore tennis shoes, hinting that the actor's kids share his love of designer sneakers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
An image of a caveman symbolizes early life, possibly hinting that the mysterious ecosystem of Backrooms will evolve and grow as the story continues.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Ollie Watkins scored four goals in those games, hinting that the England international will continue his strong form by finding the back of the net in Istanbul, too.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Zelenskyy -- who has called for a long-term ceasefire -- had refused to accept Putin’s pause in recent days, hinting that Ukraine might strike the parade.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Trouble brewing Some analysts are hinting that trouble may be brewing for budget hotels, which are seeing an uptick in foreclosures and bankruptcies.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Earlier this year, Judge William Orrick praised Mayor Barbara Lee and Interim Police Chief James Beere — who has submitted his name for consideration in the permanent chief search — for department reforms, hinting that Oakland may be nearing the finish line.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Georgia coach Kirby Smart came away pleased with the overall development of his team, even hinting that a few backups pushed previous starters for their jobs.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
All three Afflecks wore tennis shoes, hinting that the actor's kids share his love of designer sneakers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinting
Adjective
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The current move has far exceeded the average such surge, implying room to give back plenty of ground before even the underlying trend would be threatened.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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But the headline strikes me as biased, implying justification for this act of terrorism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Current pricing is indicating virtually no chance of cuts anytime through at least 2027.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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An appeals court found that there was no evidence indicating Carroll personally secured the outside funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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And what made the clip even more jarring to the average eye is that Sweeney was in a suggestive pose at the time.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Which seems a suggestive concept.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But satellite images reviewed by CNN show how Iran has used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to counter those costly campaigns — suggesting that Tehran’s missile capabilities can’t be destroyed just by targeting tunnel entrances, experts said.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Rather than viewing the insinuating and undeniably creepy Gacy as an inherent threat, Macmanus finds the tragedy in the disparate and desperate circumstances amid which Gacy might have represented an illusion of hope.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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The vote June 3, which was mostly symbolic, marked a new period of congressional unease with the conflict in the Middle East amid an impasse in peace negotiations.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The Princess of Wales accessorized with symbolic jewelry, including a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to Manchester.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Hinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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