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
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Jepsen began dropping hints of a new album earlier this month.
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Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Jamon drew hints of his son’s halo.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In the final film, hints abound.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Those are at least hints about his willingness to be aggressive and improve this roster.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.
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James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
Noun
This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Jepsen began dropping hints of a new album earlier this month.
—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Jamon drew hints of his son’s halo.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.
—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In the final film, hints abound.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Those are at least hints about his willingness to be aggressive and improve this roster.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.
—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
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One of the biggest clues comes from city permits for street closures.
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As speculation swirls and new clues emerge about possible plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, not everyone is convinced by the rumors involving Madison Square Garden.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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One of the most interesting design touches is the way the motor and battery pack have been integrated into the chassis.
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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