as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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Recent Examples of allude
But like Jones-Drew alluded, Henderson is his No. 2 running back in this draft class.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Even if Kevin Lankinen is banged up, as Tocchet alluded following Saturday’s loss at Madison Square Garden, this doesn’t necessarily seem like an accelerated timeline worth any handwringing.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet, as the analysis shows, the reality is more complicated than what the Trump speech alludes.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
But as Atchley alluded, expect to see more cases ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Even if Kevin Lankinen is banged up, as Tocchet alluded following Saturday’s loss at Madison Square Garden, this doesn’t necessarily seem like an accelerated timeline worth any handwringing.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Yet, as the analysis shows, the reality is more complicated than what the Trump speech alludes.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
But as Atchley alluded, expect to see more cases ahead.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
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The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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There was nothing there that would indicate that a museum would be able to sustain itself.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Pereira was seemingly addressing frustration, as the post implied he felt disrespected by not getting placement in the main event for UFC 317 this summer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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However, more detailed breakdowns suggest costs for family travel can range from $1,500 to over $10,000 depending on factors like destination, duration and travel style.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Others have offered further increases, suggesting no cap be placed on this figure.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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