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
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.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimations
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are indications that instability may rebuild this evening in areas south and southeast of the metro, according to the weather service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies typically foot the bill, but, when the therapy is approved for specific indications, insurance companies or patients have to absorb the cost.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Note landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that flash across the screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pay close attention to landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that appear on-screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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This, in turn, can lead to overeating, as well as difficulty distinguishing between hunger and fullness cues—essential skills in budding eaters.—
Sally Kuzemchak,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition, cues such as success or prestige can lead people to see something as more morally good.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Judges cannot give legal advice or offer strategies or suggestions — ever.—
Florence Taylor Barner,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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There have been suggestions that California suspend its high gas tax during the crisis, but Bellisario said that's unlikely, given the state's tough budget situation.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Intimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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