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
Santa Margarita coach Chris Malec might have had an inkling his team would get an at-large berth.
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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
The decision came in mid-March after catching inklings of the shutdown's impacts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inkling
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
The decision came in mid-March after catching inklings of the shutdown's impacts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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If the pregame rehearsal was any clue, expect to see diehard fans Timotheé Chalamet and Ben Stiller seated next to each other.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The results will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There are very few hints in art of dogs being dirty, vicious or rabid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may have been dropping wedding hints through their fashion choices at the Tribeca Film Festival.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Without the structure of an office, the social cue of coworkers leaving their desks, or the physical separation between work and life, hybrid workers are skipping lunch at higher rates than anyone else.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Take a cue from the NCAA’s March Madness frenzy and prepare for, supposedly, the greatest show on Earth.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The way the company usually operates is that Bernardi writes a script, then gives it to Rugg who offers suggestions while starting to gather ideas for the score, and then involved Johansmeyer.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Rollins has argued that the Mexican government has not done enough to control animals moving within the country, a suggestion Mexican authorities have rejected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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