as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
the newscaster could not resist giving a slight intimation that the voting was going contrary to predictions
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Recent Examples of intimation
In legalese mixed with intimations of personal pain, Bar lists Netanyahu’s attempts to turn the Shin Bet into a secret police protecting the prime minister personally rather than the nation.
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
For all its multinational sprawl and intimations of high peril, the film is ultimately a two-person drama about a daughter (Phoebe Dynevor) finding out who her long-absent father (Rhys Ifans) really is.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
For all its multinational sprawl and intimations of high peril, the film is ultimately a two-person drama about a daughter (Phoebe Dynevor) finding out who her long-absent father (Rhys Ifans) really is.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimation
Noun
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Johnson County is excited for its first Swig location — if the long drive-thru lines are any indication.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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If this one was any indication, Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer town will only be burnished by its piece of this event (there are 32 teams playing in a total of 63 matches around the country in the month-long event).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Are there any that stand out as being particularly challenging to soundtrack? Hastings: There were definitely cues that were more challenging.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Puppies learn social cues, communication skills, and boundaries from both their mother and siblings.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Intimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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