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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
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Per Booth, Seattle Kraken majority owner Samantha Holloway released a statement following news of the sale, hinting that her ownership group was interested in getting into the bidding to bring the Seattle SuperSonics back to town.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Several Democrats are suggesting or hinting that Schumer should step down from his leadership role, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly criticized the New York senator in recent days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
His political party, or anything even hinting in that direction, never comes up.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Speaking in the post-race press conference, Norris replied to Russell's 2026 remark, citing an example from last year's season opener, hinting that the season had only just begun and things could change quickly.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore is hinting that the team will retain quarterback Derek Carr after speculation that the new HC would go a different direction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Detectives who investigated the Moscow college student homicides found blood at the crime scene from two still-unidentified males, attorneys for the man charged with murder revealed at a recent hearing, hinting to a possible legal defense strategy at trial.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
Wise is relaxed and easygoing playing a caring mother and an alluring lover while hinting tenderly at Nicole’s inner turmoil.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Per Booth, Seattle Kraken majority owner Samantha Holloway released a statement following news of the sale, hinting that her ownership group was interested in getting into the bidding to bring the Seattle SuperSonics back to town.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Several Democrats are suggesting or hinting that Schumer should step down from his leadership role, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly criticized the New York senator in recent days.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
His political party, or anything even hinting in that direction, never comes up.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Speaking in the post-race press conference, Norris replied to Russell's 2026 remark, citing an example from last year's season opener, hinting that the season had only just begun and things could change quickly.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore is hinting that the team will retain quarterback Derek Carr after speculation that the new HC would go a different direction.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Detectives who investigated the Moscow college student homicides found blood at the crime scene from two still-unidentified males, attorneys for the man charged with murder revealed at a recent hearing, hinting to a possible legal defense strategy at trial.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2025
Wise is relaxed and easygoing playing a caring mother and an alluring lover while hinting tenderly at Nicole’s inner turmoil.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinting
Verb
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Analyst Joseph Spak lowered his price target to $51 from $64, implying 11% upside.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 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,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The complaint says that since at least early 2021, McKillips had been posting messages insinuating or explicitly threatening to harm the government or federal agents.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
2 Nov. 2022
Verb
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For the first time since the 1980s, the Islamic Republic faced a direct military assault from another regional power that targeted not only its military assets, but the symbolic and political heart of the regime itself.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
26 June 2025
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All these factors may lead observers to conclude that any Iranian response to the United States’ bombing will be limited or only symbolic.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Hinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinting. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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