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to convey an idea indirectly
kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house
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Recent Examples of hinted
Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
As hinted by the nickname title, in Rafa, that changes.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Sullivan hinted that Miami’s going to be a bottom-feeding, poach friendly NFL team for a year or two, which is ideal and healthy when your talent base is filled with unproven rookies, and NFL journeymen.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
If the extension is not approved, representatives on both sides of the issue have hinted that legal action could be considered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In posts on social media and while taking questions from the press, the president hinted that the war with Iran will not be resolved soon.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Patriots should be looking for a developmental quarterback and running back in this year’s class, but executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf already hinted last week that the team won’t be looking for a center.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The question comes after the two hinted about being in a relationship on social media last year.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a speech last December, Home Minister Amit Shah hinted there were other factors driving the electoral roll clean-up.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
As hinted by the nickname title, in Rafa, that changes.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Sullivan hinted that Miami’s going to be a bottom-feeding, poach friendly NFL team for a year or two, which is ideal and healthy when your talent base is filled with unproven rookies, and NFL journeymen.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
If the extension is not approved, representatives on both sides of the issue have hinted that legal action could be considered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In posts on social media and while taking questions from the press, the president hinted that the war with Iran will not be resolved soon.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Patriots should be looking for a developmental quarterback and running back in this year’s class, but executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf already hinted last week that the team won’t be looking for a center.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The question comes after the two hinted about being in a relationship on social media last year.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
Adjective
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Johnson said the suggested economic damages of $5 million were for items including loss of earnings, loss of marital care and loss of guidance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is no suggested path through the works at the Geffen.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Mexican Navy indicated that the operation was the result of 19 months of surveillance and involved more than 500 personnel, six helicopters, and intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have indicated the case is being treated as a potentially antisemitic incident, though motive has not been confirmed.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, Venus sets the stage for romantic chemistry that is built upon what is said, texted, joked about and implied.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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