hint at
phrasal 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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These changes do not signal reform, but rather reflect a deeper shift, one that hints at broader systemic imbalances, perhaps even on a global scale.
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Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
Adding to the charm is their on-site veggie garden, hinting at the fresh and locally sourced ingredients that find their way into their menu.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Payton hinted at minicamp that Denver needs to be careful with sack leader Nik Bonitto’s snap count in 2025 — a guy also, ahem, in a contract year — and Tillman could wind up a benefactor after a solid offseason program.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
While details about the upcoming album are still largely under wraps, Cyrus' social media accounts and billboards in Brazil, the Netherlands and Argentina have been hinting at the upcoming record announcement.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
Adding to the charm is their on-site veggie garden, hinting at the fresh and locally sourced ingredients that find their way into their menu.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Payton hinted at minicamp that Denver needs to be careful with sack leader Nik Bonitto’s snap count in 2025 — a guy also, ahem, in a contract year — and Tillman could wind up a benefactor after a solid offseason program.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
While details about the upcoming album are still largely under wraps, Cyrus' social media accounts and billboards in Brazil, the Netherlands and Argentina have been hinting at the upcoming record announcement.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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 16 Jul. 2025.
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