INKLINGS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

inklings

noun

plural of inkling

as in indications

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 inklings Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026 My first inklings of this came in random encounters with Chinese people, in bank lines, on trains, or on the sidelines of public events. — Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026 Throughout this episode, there are inklings that the Keenes may still be themselves, deep down. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The first inklings of this emerge when camp director Beth (Janeane Garofalo) meets astrophysicist Professor Henry Newman (David Hyde Pierce), who is vacationing in a cabin near the camp. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 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. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 The decision came in mid-March after catching inklings of the shutdown's impacts. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026 Although theorists already had inklings that a magnetar’s tempestuous birth might help explain superluminous supernovae, clinching the case proved difficult. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026 As inklings of Hudson Williams‘ potential Saturday Night Live cameo percolated in the days leading up to his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie‘s debut hosting gig, the Canadian actor glided onto Studio 8H ice during a sketch. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.

— Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday there were indications the jet was breaking apart before the fiery wreck and that investigators were zeroing in on weather conditions being a major factor in the incident.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

But experts say audio recorded from minutes before the crash may offer clues as to what happened.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
How to Know if Yogurt Has Gone Bad There are a few signs that will give some clues that yogurt is on the way to going bad, or is already not safe to consume.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of clues

Noun

Dylan Carden, an equity analyst for William Blair, wrote in a note published Friday that Under Armour’s results give few hints as to when a recovery could be expected for the company.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
And as the show has gone on, the actor has found layers to play, including hints of a kind of existential melancholy.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hints

Noun

OpenAI faces several lawsuits from state AGs and plaintiff attorneys, taking cues from the social media suits in alleging that the design of ChatGPT can pose risks to children.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Mixing kung fu action, gore, horror and dark comedy, the series takes its cues from vintage Hong Kong martial arts films and from Ghana’s independent filmmaking scene.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cues

Noun

This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Add a label or note to the jar with the jam name or ingredients and storage instructions, along with any serving suggestions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Noun

Doing so will help demonstrate your research, credit the sources of your information and ideas, and allow your readers to find and evaluate those sources.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 6 Nov. 2026
Eventually, older print publications like the Atlantic began putting more content online and the marketplace of online ideas grew.

— Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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