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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The other component to note is the 0-line, which indicates whether the MACD is positive or negative, and by how much.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Preliminary information indicates that the officer encountered the suspect.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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As the name implies, ALPR cameras use AI to identify and track vehicles, primarily by reading license plates, although some brands (like Flock) say their cameras can also identify vehicle makes, models, and colors.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026
The Rams went from +550 to +500 at major sportsbooks like DraftKings, which implies about a 17 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of implies

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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A purchase could feel more personal than the price tag suggests.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
This sudden shift from drugs to body parts suggests that Father Joe may have been intended as a mini-series (or at the very least a comic book), having the freewheeling quality of ’the ’70s TV show Kung Fu.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggests

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An investor sees the breadth divergence, watches the failed breakouts and notices the heavier down-volume, but then waits for a headline to confirm what the price data has already said.

— Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Gretchen Nash notices when her kids toss produce into the trash instead of into the family’s compost bin.

— Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of notices

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Elsesser mentions his natural collector’s streak and inclination toward abundance.

— Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Yet, remarkably, the editorial board never mentions this landmark 53-year-old legal framework designed to protect Chicago’s lakefront for the public.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Given that Rockstar Games intends to sell millions of GTA VI copies, the game will likely move to new systems at some point.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Building faster without sacrificing design Monumental intends to expand beyond bricklaying into other parts of constructing a building’s shell.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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