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

Verb

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints

Noun

We are left to read between the lines and decipher clues like a bootleg Sherlock Holmes.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Festival director Julie Huntsinger offered only a few clues beforehand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of clues

Noun

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
Peppered amid the challenges for 2025 were glimmers of hope through successes like Weapons ($270 million globally on a $38 million budget), while modestly budgeted reboots Freakier Friday and Final Destination Bloodlines also turned profits.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of glimmers

Noun

Other vipers are known to flick their tails, especially baby vipers with bright green or neon yellow tail tips that might appear like a wiggly worm to unsuspecting frogs.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Avenues of cypresses with the tapered tips of wet paintbrushes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

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

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Mendonca recently unsealed federal police documents that showed that Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro frequently sought de Moraes' legal advice before his arrest.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Much of the best advice seems to come back to good communication, a message shared with Matthew by Nicholas, as well as Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026