hint at
verb
hinted at; hinting at; hints at
: to talk about (something) in an indirect way
He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The reasons behind the changes vary, with some artists citing health issues and others hinting at a lack of audience interest.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Warsh is also hinting at changes that could affect much bigger parts of the central bank's operations.
—Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026
So what exactly is singer hinting at?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hint at
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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