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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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
As always, Rupert didn’t drop any hints about his future moves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Looking for Sunday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
And to remember his older brother Lawrence, who passed away in 2020 from colon cancer, Southern Office—with hints of oakmoss—nods to their roots.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
This House primary in Pennsylvania is giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is headed.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 May 2026
There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
The buds of this common peony open to reveal stunning, pale shell pink blooms with slight hints of lavender in late spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Some hints about what is happening The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 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
The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are hints of a far better movie peeking out from Maras’ dull weather drama, and the Australian director nearly finds it on numerous occasions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
As always, Rupert didn’t drop any hints about his future moves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Looking for Sunday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
And to remember his older brother Lawrence, who passed away in 2020 from colon cancer, Southern Office—with hints of oakmoss—nods to their roots.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
This House primary in Pennsylvania is giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is headed.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 May 2026
There are hints for a discreteness in some approaches to quantum gravity, for example string theory or loop quantum gravity, but the situation is far from clear.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
The buds of this common peony open to reveal stunning, pale shell pink blooms with slight hints of lavender in late spring.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Verb
Those are at least hints about his willingness to be aggressive and improve this roster.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Some hints about what is happening The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 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
The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The Melissa is a slightly wider shape for more coverage and balance on longer or wider faces, with a chunky gold hinge that glimmers in the sun.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Read More TopicsSex and the CitySummer Fashion Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Former coach Jim Gray was named as one of the school employees in the lawsuit, but a letter provided to the court by the plaintiff’s law firm Brelsford Androvich indicates that Gray’s inclusion in the lawsuit was made in error.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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The filing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York indicates that CNN sought to strike a content deal with Perplexity last year but did not agree on terms.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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There are also indications that the new technologies aren’t all they are portrayed to be.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The hotel association said that even though initial indications are bad, things could still get better.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Every apartment needs personal touches to keep it from feeling overly staged, and these Quince Shagreen Picture Frames helped add that warmth while still looking incredibly chic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Rather than abandoning its roots, the transformation preserved the integrity of the hotel's vision while adding modern touches and amenities to the rooms and suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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