1
as in clues
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 glimmers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice
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3
as in tips
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 sprinklings
a very small amount
I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce
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as in indicates
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 hints
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
West has observed only hints of what is coming.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The video was picked apart by people looking for some hints as to the shooter’s motivation or politics.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Swifties also took note of a few extremely subtle hints Swift made during her appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, indicating a Super Bowl performance could be in her future.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Series co-creator Miles Millar isn't offering many hints about where the Ophelia plot will take us in Season 2.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
With a shortlist of the most compelling targets, future missions could even dispatch probes to the nearest candidates, eventually returning images of a rocky surface and, perhaps, hints of a living world.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Barry offering hints of Creed, etc.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.
—Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
This age, in turn, hints that our galaxy's monster black hole may experience violent, sporadic outbursts whenever large amounts of material fall into it, with the last one occurring more recently than previously thought.
—Brandon Specktor, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2025
George, who leaves the morning after the ball, hints that this may have driven an irreversible wedge between him and his wife.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2025
The wider royal family has gathered at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the late summer for generations, and the castle's website hints that the tradition is continuing today!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In a note overnight, Goldman Sachs suggested that further hints about the next chairman could come in the form of a replacement for Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, who resigned last week.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Check out our hints and answers right here.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
West has observed only hints of what is coming.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The video was picked apart by people looking for some hints as to the shooter’s motivation or politics.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Swifties also took note of a few extremely subtle hints Swift made during her appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, indicating a Super Bowl performance could be in her future.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Series co-creator Miles Millar isn't offering many hints about where the Ophelia plot will take us in Season 2.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
With a shortlist of the most compelling targets, future missions could even dispatch probes to the nearest candidates, eventually returning images of a rocky surface and, perhaps, hints of a living world.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Barry offering hints of Creed, etc.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.
—Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
This age, in turn, hints that our galaxy's monster black hole may experience violent, sporadic outbursts whenever large amounts of material fall into it, with the last one occurring more recently than previously thought.
—Brandon Specktor, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2025
George, who leaves the morning after the ball, hints that this may have driven an irreversible wedge between him and his wife.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2025
The wider royal family has gathered at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the late summer for generations, and the castle's website hints that the tradition is continuing today!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In a note overnight, Goldman Sachs suggested that further hints about the next chairman could come in the form of a replacement for Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, who resigned last week.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
Noun
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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District data indicates that only about 600 students left for private schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month until the new season begins, but there are no indications that the purple and gold are done making moves.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With all of the appeal of a hiking boot in a smaller, lighter form factor, these Danner Trail 2650s pay homage to their beefier boot predecessors, just with some additional modern touches.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tower 28 had an aha moment when the brand decided to take that advice and create GetSet Matte Powder Blush, which combines the two into one long-wear formula.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first-year player peppered him with questions, while also asking for advice after his first game at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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