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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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
Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Tasters noted the moist yet balanced flavor with hints of pepper without being overwhelming.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s why the most important part of Wednesday’s announcement for Wall Street will be whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives any hints about upcoming moves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The videos featured only sound and visuals, with no messages from WWE to offer any further hints.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.
—Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence also hints that the environment of the womb may contribute to the genesis of type 1 diabetes in the fetus.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
That also hints to the possibility that the Palestinian Authority’s police – which has long been accused by Palestinians of working in concert with the Israelis to provide security in the West Bank – could take up this role.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The level of churn in training-ground staff hints that the reality of working for Klopp was hard.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This hints that our closest ancestor may have emerged 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump hints Rupert and Lachlan may be in the mix.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
In the pool room — an oval-like space with a pool table set in the middle — Reuter’s work is a brick-like mural with hints of greenery peeking out along the top.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Tasters noted the moist yet balanced flavor with hints of pepper without being overwhelming.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s why the most important part of Wednesday’s announcement for Wall Street will be whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives any hints about upcoming moves.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The videos featured only sound and visuals, with no messages from WWE to offer any further hints.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Muschiettis were reluctant to share details about the series’ long term future, though the book provides hints about what happened in Derry during Pennywise’s previous cycles.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.
—Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence also hints that the environment of the womb may contribute to the genesis of type 1 diabetes in the fetus.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
That also hints to the possibility that the Palestinian Authority’s police – which has long been accused by Palestinians of working in concert with the Israelis to provide security in the West Bank – could take up this role.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The level of churn in training-ground staff hints that the reality of working for Klopp was hard.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This hints that our closest ancestor may have emerged 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump hints Rupert and Lachlan may be in the mix.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
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Eventually, his interests expanded to include dental anthropology—the study of how teeth offer clues to species’ diets, health, and even evolution and migration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But her office meeting calendar is starting to show clues.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Kameron Buckner, who posts legal tips and entrepreneurship content, signed up with Troveo in June.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Here are five grocery tips to save money.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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While there are no indications that a serial killer is behind the deaths, that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, Coons said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Officials have begun a death investigation, but the death does not appear suspicious based on early indications, officials said in a release.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The result is a collection combining classicism, surrealism and pop touches, and aimed at presenting the company’s products under a different light — not just as tools at a service of fashion brands but via objects that can have a say and stand in a space on their own.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Toru kept a notebook with advice for Shohei One way Toru kept Shohei grounded and focused on his sport was through a journal the two shared where Toru would write down advice for his son.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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