as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Recent Examples of inkling
Smith, however, had an inkling.
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EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes had an inkling that something big was going to come from him early.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is the unofficial wave-off to summer—though not the heat—as kids return back to school, beach days wind down, and the first inklings of a fall breeze begin to blow through the South.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Bovasso had an inkling that something would happen there that afternoon.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Hurricanes had an inkling that something big was going to come from him early.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is the unofficial wave-off to summer—though not the heat—as kids return back to school, beach days wind down, and the first inklings of a fall breeze begin to blow through the South.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Bovasso had an inkling that something would happen there that afternoon.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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This was equally an indication of Rogers’ threat in the view of head coach Scott Parker and how influential Emery’s attacking midfielders are.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The data track earlier indications based on calls to Wisconsin's 211 helpline in the early aftermath of the storm.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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But her fans take their cue from Roan and are passionate and devoted fashion fans, as thousands demonstrated in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Oct. 2025
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Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph This high-octane flyback chronograph from Roger Dubuis takes its cues from Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s SC63 hypercar, which is campaigned in the Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDh) class.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even the suggestion of such a levy, argues Schrieder, could be enough to spook studio executives weighing where to place their next tentpole.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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