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

Dylan Carden, an equity analyst for William Blair, wrote in a note published Friday that Under Armour’s results give few hints as to when a recovery could be expected for the company. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026 And as the show has gone on, the actor has found layers to play, including hints of a kind of existential melancholy. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 The two remain royals, but growing speculation hints that once Prince William ascends the throne, that might change. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026 But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 On Friday, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh offered no hints about potential interest rate policy moves while attending a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The pair have restored some of the building’s original features, while adding new flooring and taking hints from Hadid’s paintings for the finishing touches. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 New research hints that your cells might keep a record of your training history so all of your gains are not completely lost. — Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles. — Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026 While historians might argue that there is no contest, the question hints knowingly at the novelist’s counter-argument. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 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

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Noun

But experts say audio recorded from minutes before the crash may offer clues as to what happened.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
How to Know if Yogurt Has Gone Bad There are a few signs that will give some clues that yogurt is on the way to going bad, or is already not safe to consume.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of clues

Noun

Curt Cignetti has not just provided a championship mindset for the passionate fans that were sitting through days of blowouts and small glimmers of hope in past years.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of glimmers

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From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Known for their white feathers, black wing and tail tips and bright blue skin around their eyes, Bali mynas are native to a small region of the Indonesian island of Bali.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tips

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Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.

— Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday there were indications the jet was breaking apart before the fiery wreck and that investigators were zeroing in on weather conditions being a major factor in the incident.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of indications

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Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers.

— Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Heder also struggles to convey the complicated dynamics of multi-character expression in tight quarters, which breeds a sameness of style and some sitcom-ish touches.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of touches

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Mothers are given a lot of advice about vaccinations during pregnancy and in their baby’s first year, but grandparents may not have those same kind of check-ins with their doctors.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Iris can compare products, offer layering advice, and direct shoppers to retailers, with current pricing and stock information.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026