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
And the longer these series go on, the more overwhelming such intimations of superstar mortality tend to become.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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.
—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
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimation
Noun
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The joint practices against the Browns and Texans and the three-game preseason should give everyone a better indication of what Sanders is capable of.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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All indications are that the Yankees won’t try to shop for a new shortstop.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Brown crossword clue, featured as 12 Down in the USA Today Crossword on August 2, 2025.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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But some parts of the country could feel a slight hint of autumn in the air over the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thoughtful choices can create cues for movement during the workday.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Our brains and bodies tend to remember dates—as well as smells, sounds, and visual cues—linked to a traumatic event in an attempt to protect us from future harm.—
Katie Simon,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Intimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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