HINTS (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hints (at)

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present tense third-person singular of hint (at)

as in refers (to)

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Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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The end of season 3, in which Nat seems to set their rescue in motion, implies that the show’s ‘90s timeline may soon follow the survivors back in the real world.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
News of his death, and its circumstances, has been cloaked in journalistic language that implies suicide, emulating the opacity of suicide itself.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of implies

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Some popular advice suggests parents on appetite-suppressing medication simply not talk about it or offer vague statements about taking care of their health.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

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The arrest affidavit made public this morning mentions a third incident — a fishing trip in Orange County during which Caruso allegedly touched the child’s genitals.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
The text never mentions an application, résumé submission or previous conversation.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Jeanie intends to litigate to prevent the sale, which could otherwise lead to her termination as governor.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
If the pilot project is successful and money becomes available, Oceanside intends to expand the restoration to beaches as far south as the Carlsbad border.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

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