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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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
Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Its mid-rise Harlow jeans are composed of a cotton and elastane blend, with a powder-blue hue and strategic hints of distressing down the leg.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
As Crane hints, Brooke’s take on the eighteenth-century sentimental romance would be a controversial selection as Canada’s first.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Miranda, then 27, began replying to father Ken's usual check-in messages with subtle hints but resorted to sending him a photo from the hospital when the penny dropped.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence also hints that the environment of the womb may contribute to the genesis of type 1 diabetes in the fetus.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
That also hints to the possibility that the Palestinian Authority’s police – which has long been accused by Palestinians of working in concert with the Israelis to provide security in the West Bank – could take up this role.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The level of churn in training-ground staff hints that the reality of working for Klopp was hard.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This hints that our closest ancestor may have emerged 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump hints Rupert and Lachlan may be in the mix.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.
—Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Its mid-rise Harlow jeans are composed of a cotton and elastane blend, with a powder-blue hue and strategic hints of distressing down the leg.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
As Crane hints, Brooke’s take on the eighteenth-century sentimental romance would be a controversial selection as Canada’s first.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Miranda, then 27, began replying to father Ken's usual check-in messages with subtle hints but resorted to sending him a photo from the hospital when the penny dropped.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Preliminary evidence also hints that the environment of the womb may contribute to the genesis of type 1 diabetes in the fetus.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2025
That also hints to the possibility that the Palestinian Authority’s police – which has long been accused by Palestinians of working in concert with the Israelis to provide security in the West Bank – could take up this role.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
The level of churn in training-ground staff hints that the reality of working for Klopp was hard.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This hints that our closest ancestor may have emerged 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump hints Rupert and Lachlan may be in the mix.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
Noun
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Eventually, his interests expanded to include dental anthropology—the study of how teeth offer clues to species’ diets, health, and even evolution and migration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But her office meeting calendar is starting to show clues.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Masked trio threatens homeowners in horrifying video McGuire said investigators received numerous tips after the story garnered national attention, and later contacted one of the suspects, an adult female, who confessed to her role and that of other family members in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While there are no indications that a serial killer is behind the deaths, that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, Coons said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Officials have begun a death investigation, but the death does not appear suspicious based on early indications, officials said in a release.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Potholder has adapted to Idaho with touches of Gem State wall decor.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Toru kept a notebook with advice for Shohei One way Toru kept Shohei grounded and focused on his sport was through a journal the two shared where Toru would write down advice for his son.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Even sage advice given in an annoying manner will eventually be ignored, and the lord at last was driven out of his own house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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