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to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimated
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While the Cowboys owner intimated he's not focused on the deadline, Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer reported Dallas attempted to trade for star pass rushers Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals and Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Maye, of course, cannot win alone, something Vrabel intimated post-game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, commissioner Roger Goodell intimated this spring that the league could tighten its cap rules when the next collective bargaining agreement comes around in 2031.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Poptimism intimated that critics should not just take pop music seriously but celebrate it—or else.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Having intimated a willingness to pay £120m ($162m) in July, the Reds then officially bid £110m ($148m) at the beginning of August.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
As Schnieder intimated, Ohtani’s warmup pitches are allowed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
While the Cowboys owner intimated he's not focused on the deadline, Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer reported Dallas attempted to trade for star pass rushers Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals and Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Maye, of course, cannot win alone, something Vrabel intimated post-game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, commissioner Roger Goodell intimated this spring that the league could tighten its cap rules when the next collective bargaining agreement comes around in 2031.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Poptimism intimated that critics should not just take pop music seriously but celebrate it—or else.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Having intimated a willingness to pay £120m ($162m) in July, the Reds then officially bid £110m ($148m) at the beginning of August.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimated
Verb
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Fitness requirements and tour intensity are clearly indicated, helping travelers choose journeys suited to their abilities.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Comments from some of the company representatives indicated the president may need to do more convincing.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After the patient types in a description of the symptoms or problem, the AI tool sends a doctor a suggested diagnosis and treatment plan.—
Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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Are there any natural alternatives to the suggested cleaning solutions?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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SwitchBot has hinted that many key features will require a subscription, which puts it in line with competing AI wearables.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Intimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimated. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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