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
Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Gamers have turned to walkthroughs and hints for years, but usually after banging their own heads against difficult challenges, and hence learning something in the process.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
To do this, the dogs had to go into a separate room where the pile was located, so the humans couldn't give them any hints.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
In a 2024 paper, four AI researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology argued that these hints of convergence are no fluke.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Former royal butler Grant Harrold recently spoke with Heart Bingo about how the royals celebrate their birthdays, giving some hints as to how Princess Kate may be feted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
For now, though, the pop star isn't giving any hints.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The tight end, though, has remained mum on his plans for 2026, not giving any hints one way or another.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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
The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.
—Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Gamers have turned to walkthroughs and hints for years, but usually after banging their own heads against difficult challenges, and hence learning something in the process.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
To do this, the dogs had to go into a separate room where the pile was located, so the humans couldn't give them any hints.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
In a 2024 paper, four AI researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology argued that these hints of convergence are no fluke.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Former royal butler Grant Harrold recently spoke with Heart Bingo about how the royals celebrate their birthdays, giving some hints as to how Princess Kate may be feted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
For now, though, the pop star isn't giving any hints.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The tight end, though, has remained mum on his plans for 2026, not giving any hints one way or another.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mysteriously, the phone begins to ring, and Finney hears the voices of The Grabber’s previous victims, who offer him advice and clues to escape.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Their new offering will cover stories on the mental side of sports, such as how to drink coffee like Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, and tips from a gold medalist on how to say sorry less.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are indications the situation may grow even more dire.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The extent of the two dynamics divided FOMC policymakers, with indications that the vote could have gone either way despite the six-vote victory for the cut.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.—
Valerie Marino,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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As members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the two often intertwined their faith into their advice.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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