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
Louisa, all the producers and the writers are putting little inklings that are showing these sprinkles of just who John Tucker is that are going to snowball into things.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Santa Margarita coach Chris Malec might have had an inkling his team would get an at-large berth.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Creator, executive producer and showrunner Alexi Hawley may have had an inkling, ending the season on another cliffhanger.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Scholtens had an inkling there might be an issue with Boyle when the team told him to remain in his hotel room instead of reporting to Durham.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inkling
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Santa Margarita coach Chris Malec might have had an inkling his team would get an at-large berth.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Creator, executive producer and showrunner Alexi Hawley may have had an inkling, ending the season on another cliffhanger.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Scholtens had an inkling there might be an issue with Boyle when the team told him to remain in his hotel room instead of reporting to Durham.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Skillmatics Guess in 10 Animal Planet Card Game Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.—
Parents,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Cesare Attolini was in an escapist mood for spring, taking cues from safari explorations and the European chic riviera destinations to provide the globe-trotting wealthy pack a wardrobe befitting different latitudes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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In that view, the fragrance acts less as a chemical override and more as a sensory cue that brings out confidence in the wearer and association in the person nearby.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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