as in innuendo
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding
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Recent Examples of insinuation
But Johnson brushed off the insinuation that his administration could have better prepared for this outcome.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The insinuation by some that this infrastructure bond issuance would somehow be used to pay for pension payments at Chicago Public Schools is outright erroneous.
—Pat Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The insinuation that women are at fault for the demographic crisis has turned gender friction into gender war.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The insinuation by some that this infrastructure bond issuance would somehow be used to pay for pension payments at Chicago Public Schools is outright erroneous.
—Pat Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The insinuation that women are at fault for the demographic crisis has turned gender friction into gender war.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
Noun
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Since her husband’s victory, Stoll has been the subject of gossip, innuendo, and outright hate in the media and online.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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What makes the experience of grinding through all 900-plus pages is the way the author weaves together rumor, history, innuendo, mystery, outrage, heartache and ecstasy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More programs followed, and multiple imputation became more widespread.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
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Multiple imputation became the go-to technique in medicine.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
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Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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