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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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, 12 July 2026 Other teams have seen hints in different observations as well. — Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026 Early hints that Will was an abusive husband appear to have a precedent in the snarling disposition of his father Edgar (Erroll Shand), whose kindness mostly is reserved for his dog. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 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 Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

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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

Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.

— Mark Cooper, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The site had been cordoned off by daybreak Monday as dozens of Thai forensic officers combed for clues about what caused the fire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of clues

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Now, a far stranger culture has arrived, one that speaks fluent English and thinks in linear algebra, and our preparation consists of prompt tips on LinkedIn and a terms-of-service checkbox nobody reads.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Jessica Barlow, Kaiser Permanente doctor of Emergency Medicine, provided the Sacramento Bee with the best ways to keep cool at the fair and tips to avoid heat exhaustion.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of tips

Verb

That indicates the strength is not a one-quarter phenomenon, and that management expects the momentum to continue in future quarters.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Felix David, Gabler’s TTL USV project lead, unveiled that the successful completion of the SAT indicates a critical milestone for the program.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of indicates

Noun

Ledbetter also said there weren’t, currently, indications of foul play — even as Wells family shared their own suspicions at Friday’s news conference.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
His blood work likewise appeared normal, giving no indications of anything amiss, such as an elevated white blood cell count that might signal a parasitic infection.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of indications

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The soaking tub is perfectly positioned to take in the glittering city lights, and thoughtful tech touches—like a smartphone charging pad and a thermostat that tells the temperature indoors and out—make life easier.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
So the charge for leaders is not to keep humans hovering over every decision AI touches.

— Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of touches

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De Latour says this advice may be somewhat effective but would not completely prevent an infection.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
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