1
as in clues
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?
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2
as in glimmers
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice
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3
as in tips
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains
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as in sprinklings
a very small amount
I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce
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as in indicates
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 hints
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Today, this custom has evolved into subtler hints of the color, quietly hidden in the bridal look or sprinkled throughout the events of the day.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
There are some hints of gradual warm-up early next week.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, neuroscientists are starting to get some hints.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There have been hints that some details of our understanding of these factors are wrong, and the NGRST will provide an independent measure of them.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
However, Fox’s recent return to Instagram—and her Oscars night out on the town—hints that the star’s Hollywood hiatus might be coming to an end.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Today, this custom has evolved into subtler hints of the color, quietly hidden in the bridal look or sprinkled throughout the events of the day.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
There are some hints of gradual warm-up early next week.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, neuroscientists are starting to get some hints.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There have been hints that some details of our understanding of these factors are wrong, and the NGRST will provide an independent measure of them.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
And Pearlman hints that Trump won't just be watching, but participating, in his act.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
However, Fox’s recent return to Instagram—and her Oscars night out on the town—hints that the star’s Hollywood hiatus might be coming to an end.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
Noun
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The only clues that date his wanderings arrive in the shape of a mid-century refrigerator, or a certain hairstyle, or a peeling political bumper sticker.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks before Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the New York staging of his The Phantom of the Opera reboot Masquerade last year, cryptic messages and clues began popping up, not least being the appearance of the masked singer outside the Tony Awards ceremony.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Hotel security footage captured Secret Service officers drawing their weapons moments later, and a subsequent clip indicates that the intruder was captured before reaching a staircase leading down to the event.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sorsby further contends the timing of his NIL payments indicates he was paid to play football and not for use of his NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All indications point to a Sunday afternoon shootout.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, abnormal radio altimeter alerts and unexpected flight director indications increased the flight crew's workload, continuing to distract them during the aircraft's initial climb.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Rooms are contemporary in style, decorated in grays and whites with touches of aquamarine in the carpets that reflect the ocean outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Hints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hints. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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