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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4
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
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Jepsen began dropping hints of a new album earlier this month.
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Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Jamon drew hints of his son’s halo.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In the final film, hints abound.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Those are at least hints about his willingness to be aggressive and improve this roster.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 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.
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James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
Noun
This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Jepsen began dropping hints of a new album earlier this month.
—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Jamon drew hints of his son’s halo.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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
When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
In the final film, hints abound.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Those are at least hints about his willingness to be aggressive and improve this roster.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 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.
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James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.
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That profile may include your address, relatives, household changes, property ownership and possible financial clues.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Here, then, are some tips for calling the IRS.
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To stay safe while using fireworks, authorities offered several safety tips.
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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.
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This research indicates that organizations will not close the gender AI gap simply by investing in digital skills training and AI incentives for their workforce.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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Whichever state chooses to do so will come into the national spotlight, as its decision may well serve as indications of how workers feel about the surrounding economic climate.
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For now, there appears to be positive spending indications for European in-store, but current trends are unclear as data points are still being compiled.
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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