intimations

noun

plural of intimation
as in indications
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 intimations Perhaps in another lifetime, or another novel, Ned would find a way to nourish these intimations of benevolence or even love, refusing to let them be spoiled by his own aspirational machismo. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 Two revelations, or at least intimations, especially stand out, both involving elections and Musk’s alleged techno- surveilling means of moving them for Republicans. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Lately, those intimations have hit closer to home. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026 Spokespeople for World Liberty Financial and the White House have repeatedly pushed back against any intimations of conflicts of interest. — Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026 The official announcement did not mention any such official plans, but there are intimations that some type of bundling could be part of the strategy in the future. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimations
  1. indications
  2. clues
  3. cues
  4. hints
  5. suggestions
Noun
  • Following a major eruption in 2018 that partly drained one of the underground lava reservoirs, there were indications that it was being steadily refilled.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The vote to raise the benchmark funds rate by a quarter percentage point was unanimous, despite prior indications that several key officials were reluctant to hike.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of indications
Noun
  • Today’s Theme The clues at 22-, 37-, 56-Across and 67-Across seem to be missing, uh, all their words.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Studying its surface could therefore offer clues to how water and organic material were distributed as planets began to form, Elias Tsoutsanis, a chief researcher at TII's propulsion and space research center, said during the press briefing.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of clues
Noun
  • Post-production brought three-hour Zoom calls over cuts and music cues.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Officials rolled out the Housing Gateway Program this year, seeking to coordinate efforts among the city, nonprofits, providers and private businesses and take cues from successful efforts in other cities.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cues
Noun
  • However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The pair have restored some of the building’s original features, while adding new flooring and taking hints from Hadid’s paintings for the finishing touches.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestions

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“Intimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimations. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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