HINTS Synonyms: 240 Similar and Opposite Words

hints 1 of 2

noun

plural of hint

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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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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hints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hint

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

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And given the lunar ice’s likely extreme age, Dell’Agnello says, tracing its history would offer hints about the origins of Earth’s water as well. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Recently spotted with her husband Justin in Beverly Hills, the model and Rhode Founder’s all-black ensemble was perfectly accessorized with hints of white — a light cardigan tied around her waist and minimalist flip-flops on her feet. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Summary Labor Day weekend signals a seasonal reset, transitioning from summer's warmth to the subtle hints of autumn. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 While no grand conclusions should be drawn from any preseason opener, Miami’s 20-7 loss at Washington offered some helpful hints. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The team also found hints that oxygen was present in the brine, and even a bit of genetic evidence to suggest that underground microbes might be capable of using it. — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 With less policy hints from the Fed, investors anticipate more volatility after policy decisions are announced. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 At the same time, there are hints that AI is helping make some workers more productive. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 The data points for July will also help set the economic backdrop ahead of the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium at the end of August, where traders will search for hints on the trajectory of rates. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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One of the photos released shows the pair of friends-turned-secret-lovers in bed together, while another shot of them facing each other in a bathroom hints that there’s tension lingering. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole. — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The film’s ending scene hints that the battle against the infected may not be over. — Rachael Jung, Variety, 26 July 2026 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. — 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 In the final film, hints abound. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

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Instead of using p-tau217 and amyloid blood tests for diagnosis, Isaacson runs them to look for clues on how people are responding to treatment and lifestyle changes.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The practical implications of those changes need to be teased apart in future trials; however, the study did find some initial clues.

— Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of clues

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There are glimmers of success in almost every advanced country, including the United States, at agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, which has finally begun to modernize its woefully out-of-date technology.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of glimmers

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The 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina product gained 737 yards from scrimmage and had five touchdowns in 156 touches — 124 rushes and 32 receptions.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Some setups are coordinated down to the colors and the finest decorative touches.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of touches

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
The regulator is also investigating the poor performance of recent initial public offerings, according to people familiar with the matter, and questioning the advice given by investment banks to companies selling stock, Semafor reported this month.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026