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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Check the stems for rigidity and make sure that plant material is clean with no indications of mold or decay.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Cara, age 4, of Santa Ana is happy and energetic and, by all indications, super smart.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The condition of the plant’s leaves and soil will provide clues.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bitcoin payments continue to play a role in the quest for clues about the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old whose mysterious abduction earlier this month has captivated the nation.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the post shared on February 13, Kidman wished her followers a happy Galentine's Day in pink pinstripe pajama top that takes its cues from a men's Oxford dress shirt.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Attendees going to the Broward Center can access informational videos or a slideshow, spelling out each stage of the theater-going process in a first-person point of view to help people with special needs understand social cues and expectations.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thrilling are the hints of feminine power.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ancestry continues to provide hints about older ancestors, giving you the ability to dig even deeper into your family history.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite not having many suggestions, Swonk still feels compelled to document the numbers that suggest not all is well.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Intimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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