hinting (at)

present participle of hint (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinting (at)
Verb
  • Concurrently, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating no immediate cuts given persistent high inflation and robust job growth.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • According to the Ouray County Sheriff's Office, there is no signage indicating that the pass is closed on the San Miguel side.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Xiaomi said the functions featured in the footage are already production-ready, suggesting that the technology is nearing commercial deployment.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Strategist Ohsung Kwon raised his year-end S & P 500 target to 7,950, implying upside of more than 5% from Monday's close.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 16 June 2026
  • Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
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“Hinting (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinting%20%28at%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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