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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
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, wildly popular Korean fragrance label Nonfiction has officially made its way stateside, hinting that K-beauty’s influence may soon extend well beyond skincare and into the perfume aisle.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
After months of hinting about it, the mayor revealed where a new MLB stadium would be built.
—Lebron Hill, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
General manager Dan Morgan told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the Panthers wanted to get younger at the backup QB spot, hinting that the end for 38-year-old Andy Dalton in Charlotte could be close.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur are hinting that their grunge band Hole is going to reunite.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Norwalk restaurant is known for strong happy‑hour traffic, game‑day specials and a modernized space with non-smoking patio rules, hinting that the Carlisle location will follow suit.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
In the final scene, Maekar searches for Egg as his wagons take off — hinting that there may be some Targaryen crossover next season.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Though set in Ankara and Istanbul, Yellow Letters is shot entirely in Germany, with Çatak making no effort to disguise the fact, hinting that what has happened in Ankara can also happen in Berlin.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Hospital executives are hinting of a second wave of layoffs as some downsize their operations while the federal government continues to close the funding spigot for health care programs in phases over the next several years.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, wildly popular Korean fragrance label Nonfiction has officially made its way stateside, hinting that K-beauty’s influence may soon extend well beyond skincare and into the perfume aisle.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
After months of hinting about it, the mayor revealed where a new MLB stadium would be built.
—Lebron Hill, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
General manager Dan Morgan told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the Panthers wanted to get younger at the backup QB spot, hinting that the end for 38-year-old Andy Dalton in Charlotte could be close.
—Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur are hinting that their grunge band Hole is going to reunite.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Norwalk restaurant is known for strong happy‑hour traffic, game‑day specials and a modernized space with non-smoking patio rules, hinting that the Carlisle location will follow suit.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
In the final scene, Maekar searches for Egg as his wagons take off — hinting that there may be some Targaryen crossover next season.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Though set in Ankara and Istanbul, Yellow Letters is shot entirely in Germany, with Çatak making no effort to disguise the fact, hinting that what has happened in Ankara can also happen in Berlin.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinting
Adjective
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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
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And probably should go home this episode instead of the person the Project Runway editors are heavily implying to be the next contestant out.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With another piece of paper indicating her pregnancy was not ectopic, though, Hall had left the clinic thinking that concern didn’t apply to her.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel has yet to publicly comment on the peace terms during the latest war of words, with reports indicating Israeli government had been blindsided with Washington's proposal.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to a screenshot of the DMs in question, which TMZ obtained, the sender, who seemingly initiated the correspondence, sent a handful of suggestive messages to the Carpenter account.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The hackers never demanded a ransom, suggesting they were motivated by destruction and chaos, not profit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The most damaging incident for Meta occurred in 2021, when Haugen, a former Facebook product manager turned whistleblower, leaked a trove of documents suggesting the company knew of the potential harms of its products.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 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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Since 2002, the show has been closely associated with Hollywood Boulevard, where the red carpet runs alongside the Walk of Fame and, for one night a year, the area becomes the symbolic center of the film industry.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, there is no opening date – only a sign, and commitment, and in a recovery defined by uncertainty in a community where these moments are deeply symbolic.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Across the runways, designers took a more expressive approach to dressing—from sharp color blocking at Loewe, Prada, and Jil Sander, to striking monochromatic looks at Chanel, Ashlyn, and Balenciaga.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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That meant figuring out how to make Rocky sound as expressive and excited as the character on the page.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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