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
In closing arguments during the first trial, Bradley provided the first inkling of a motive for the murders by pointing to text messages showing that Williams and Thomas frequently asked Melly for money.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The work was published in late May in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Scientists have long had an inkling that the termites might be interbreeding.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
This is a mom of whom my sister and I had no inkling.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 May 2025
Democrats aren't the clear beneficiaries of what modest inklings of buyer's remorse there are.
—Tom Rogers and Susan Del Percio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The work was published in late May in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Scientists have long had an inkling that the termites might be interbreeding.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
This is a mom of whom my sister and I had no inkling.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 May 2025
Democrats aren't the clear beneficiaries of what modest inklings of buyer's remorse there are.
—Tom Rogers and Susan Del Percio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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Johnson County is excited for its first Swig location — if the long drive-thru lines are any indication.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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If this one was any indication, Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer town will only be burnished by its piece of this event (there are 32 teams playing in a total of 63 matches around the country in the month-long event).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Are there any that stand out as being particularly challenging to soundtrack? Hastings: There were definitely cues that were more challenging.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Puppies learn social cues, communication skills, and boundaries from both their mother and siblings.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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