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
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Beyond finishes and art, technology provides hints of ambience, as well, especially in the primary suite.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Malone has a lovely natural voice — intimately whispered, with hints of ‘70s country rock.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Microsoft’s slide hints that this same interface could be coming to the Xbox PC app.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 May 2026
Some hints from those studies are promising, which is why influencers and scientists got excited about BPC-157.
—Flynn McGuire, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Beyond finishes and art, technology provides hints of ambience, as well, especially in the primary suite.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Malone has a lovely natural voice — intimately whispered, with hints of ‘70s country rock.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Microsoft’s slide hints that this same interface could be coming to the Xbox PC app.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 May 2026
Some hints from those studies are promising, which is why influencers and scientists got excited about BPC-157.
—Flynn McGuire, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
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The limited number of past outbreaks could offer clues about how the cruise ship passengers got sick — but doctors who have studied hantavirus said there’s more to learn.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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And while crime dramas tend to incorporate a bevy of clues that investigators (and viewers) must try to piece together with the aid of cutting-edge technology, in the Guthrie case, like so many other missing persons investigations, the clues just don’t exist.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 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
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Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutors handling millions of child exploitation tips each year remain overwhelmed and underfunded.—
Maureen Flatley,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Read on for all the insider tips on where to eat, stay, and play on Long Beach Island to kick off your own lifetime of summer returns.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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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
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Blood Pressure May Gradually Increases Research indicates that blood pressure may increase during perimenopause.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Of course, modern touches like bedside power ports and espresso machines are also in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Geographically, the food is New Nordic, with touches of gooseberry, rye and glittery golden vendace roe from the Baltic Sea.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But Bowen, 35, has been managing it for 10 years, making sales, offering advice and hearing travelers’ tales, which almost always come with surprises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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