as in imputations
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 insinuations
Believing our conduct improper, the villagers began to make insinuations.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But whatever one thinks of Massie’s anti-Israel activism and anti-Jewish insinuations, neither was the reason he was excised.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The feud escalated further in February, when Owens launched a multi-part series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, delving into her family background and advancing insinuations about her role in his death that were widely condemned across the conservative spectrum.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
In a recent interview at the Charlotte Chess Center, Giannatos kept coming back to Kramnik and the effect the grandmaster’s insinuations seemed to have on Naroditsky’s psyche.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The swirl of headlines, rumors, and insinuations was upsetting and overwhelming.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Only when Mamdani appeared with him did opponents resurrect insinuations tying the imam to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderon’s newest movie is very much a comedy, but Hall is mostly on hand during its graver political insinuations.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
But whatever one thinks of Massie’s anti-Israel activism and anti-Jewish insinuations, neither was the reason he was excised.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The feud escalated further in February, when Owens launched a multi-part series targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, delving into her family background and advancing insinuations about her role in his death that were widely condemned across the conservative spectrum.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
In a recent interview at the Charlotte Chess Center, Giannatos kept coming back to Kramnik and the effect the grandmaster’s insinuations seemed to have on Naroditsky’s psyche.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
The swirl of headlines, rumors, and insinuations was upsetting and overwhelming.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Only when Mamdani appeared with him did opponents resurrect insinuations tying the imam to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Paul Thomas Anderon’s newest movie is very much a comedy, but Hall is mostly on hand during its graver political insinuations.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuations
Noun
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There’s a greater likelihood that inflation data will have a higher level of imputations, noted RBC’s Reid.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The clash unfolds with comedic innuendos as both models inadvertently start to flirt with the same man, Charlie, the owner of the location where the photoshoot for the brand takes place.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The artist encouraged his friend to make suggestions as to the painting’s subject, and Torczyner chose this motif from a number of drawings Magritte showed him.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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The Planning Board aims to gather community feedback about its list, along with any suggestions not on the list.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Insinuations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuations. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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