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hunch
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of hunch (Entry 2 of 2)
1
as in theory, speculation
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3
as in idea, notion
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for hunch
- clue,
- cue,
- hint,
- indication,
- inkling,
- intimation,
- lead,
- suggestion
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of hunch was in 1581
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