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 Synonyms for intimations
Noun
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While there are no indications that a serial killer is behind the deaths, that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, Coons said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Officials have begun a death investigation, but the death does not appear suspicious based on early indications, officials said in a release.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday's elections could hold clues to how Americans view this pivotal moment in the country, and reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each party's position one year away from the consequential 2026 midterm elections.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Investors are also entering another month without significant barometers and may be turning to private surveys in a hunt for clues.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Restaurants like the Twisted Fern and Handle also take their cues from the seasons with creative starters and entrees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ruehle is practically legendary in baseball now for the wit inherent in his song cues, as well as for making sure the energy doesn’t flag in the stadium.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the pool room — an oval-like space with a pool table set in the middle — Reuter’s work is a brick-like mural with hints of greenery peeking out along the top.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yates has been dating Andrews since the summer of 2023, after months of Yates' dropping hints online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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His suggestions included searching the market for help at safety, off the edge and in the offensive backfield.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Intimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimations. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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