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

An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Swift—known for dropping hints and Easter eggs into her outfits, videos, and performances—has remained tight-lipped through it all. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Style it as the focal point in a blue bedroom, use it to liven up a white bedroom with soft neutrals, or focus on the blooms in yellow and hints of soft pink that can pair with warmer colors to tie the space together. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Fortunately, Enola has the benefit of Sherlock having provided some hints as to his kidnapper. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated. — 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

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. — 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. — James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints

Noun

These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
This week, investors will parse the Fed's meeting minutes for clues as to what the central bank could do next.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of clues

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And, notes Fredriksen, in the big picture disasters of the Anthropocene, even glimmers are important.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
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.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Definition of glimmers

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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Read More Lifestyle Writer Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of tips

Verb

The quick reunion indicates the Cubs still believe the 31-year-old can contribute to their playoff push, leveraging his past major league success and defensive versatility.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
In his view, this indicates that the US is likely to continue backing the acting president—at least for now—while prioritizing Venezuela’s stability and safeguarding its economic and oil interests.

— Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of indicates

Noun

There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026

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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
One of the questions submitted by an audience member in Dallas asked the pair to think back to 2019 and give their younger selves some advice about setting out on this journey.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026