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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
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Her comment about the course was a surprise to royal watchers, and hinted that there might be a celebration following the concert!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Emily Blunt has hinted that a sequel to 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada, reuniting her with key cast Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, could be in the cards.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Kotb hinted that the venture might involve a wellness app focused on stress relief and wellbeing, areas she's been exploring personally.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted on Wednesday that the central bank was poised to carry out four interest rate cuts in 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Experts suspect Georgescu’s online following was artificially inflated while officials hinted that he was given preferential treatment by TikTok.
—Kelvin Chan and Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the latter fixture, head coach Hansi Flick hinted that Balde could return to action this weekend.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Newsom also hinted that Tesla might not qualify.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Her comment about the course was a surprise to royal watchers, and hinted that there might be a celebration following the concert!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Emily Blunt has hinted that a sequel to 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada, reuniting her with key cast Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, could be in the cards.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Kotb hinted that the venture might involve a wellness app focused on stress relief and wellbeing, areas she's been exploring personally.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey hinted on Wednesday that the central bank was poised to carry out four interest rate cuts in 2025.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Experts suspect Georgescu’s online following was artificially inflated while officials hinted that he was given preferential treatment by TikTok.
—Kelvin Chan and Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Ahead of the latter fixture, head coach Hansi Flick hinted that Balde could return to action this weekend.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinted
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The orders indicated that Israel would soon carry out strikes in the area.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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During an October Instagram Live following Creel's death, Levi implied that Creel died as a result of the COVID vaccine, per Deadline.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with reporters once Rowe had left, Fallon said the Secret Service agent who brought the 9/11 photo to his attention had implied the leader inappropriately scuttled the security team.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Wolfe suggested his client could benefit from being on a team in a smaller market.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Inflation was not demand driven, as some economists have suggested.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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