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

Noun

And markets have reacted swiftly to his public signals of peace or hints of progress. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 While there is no water vapor, JWST has picked up hints of solid particles of crystalline water-ice. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The study also contained hints that treating young children can improve motor function, not just stabilize it. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 Interpretations apart, there are hints of home cooking with hearty regional fare, a range of biryanis, breads, and desserts from around India. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Rather than laying out fascinating alternate paths and hints of what might have been, Timeless isn’t even interesting as a collection of outtakes. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed. — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 There's no voiceover on the trailer, allowing Rockstar's gameplay to speak for itself as the brand intends to take you through as many of the game's experiences as possible with small hints toward upcoming features. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

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The fact Dodson and Gay played in the preseason finale hints that they could be released this weekend. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 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 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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Noun

Scientists are uncovering clues that suggest cosmic rays come from extremely hot and faraway areas of the universe, ejected by exploding stars and powerful objects called supermassive black holes.

— Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Researchers say Mercury’s rough, impact-scarred surface may hide ‘wrinkles’ from global contraction, offering fresh clues to the evolution of the solar system’s smallest, innermost planet.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of clues

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These are the glimmers of something in the fringes that keep The Cherry Orchard, even in our age of jonesing to burn it all down, so miraculously delicate and devastating.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
People have always looked for errant glimmers of the dead in the world around them, but now the past runs parallel to — imprints upon, and circles around — the present to a degree that can severely confuse the relationship between the two.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of glimmers

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Do ask for staff suggestions on what to do in and around the area—our own itinerary was entirely guided by Troutbeck’s staff, and their tips were always spot on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
That year, tips came into the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to an affidavit written by Carolyn Thompson, a special agent with the FBI.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tips

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Beijing allegedly uses the information to further its position in territorial disputes and provide maritime reconnaissance and early-warning indications of foreign military targets.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Save Our Voices Now’s Parliament petition has amassed more than 4,000 signatures, but the early indications are that the campaign has been met with inertia rather than action.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of indications

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The England man surely had by far the most touches on the pitch, always getting on the ball deep and starting the build-up play.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The riddim has seen a heavy revival in Turkey since 2024, with four separate artists adding their own touches to it.

— Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of touches

Noun

Aside from talking about some style regrets, did your mom have any advice for you?

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
A week after the Republican midterm convention where Trump delivered his advice, most GOP congressional candidates are ignoring it, a Washington Post analysis of more than a million social media posts by politicians found.

— Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026