as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Recent Examples of inkling
The judge had no inkling of Mary’s former radiance.
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Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Believing in his genius as a teacher, and hooked on his attention, a number of former students signed on and moved in.
Early on, Green seemed to have an inkling that Studio House was destined for chaos.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Tracking Discovery And New Insights The first inkling of the Café emerged when Stanford biologist, Barbara Block, began satellite‑tagging great whites in the late 1990s, revealing offshore migrations that defied coastal‑only models.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Well, at least if said rival had an inkling to do so before New Year’s Day 2027.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inkling
Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Believing in his genius as a teacher, and hooked on his attention, a number of former students signed on and moved in.
Early on, Green seemed to have an inkling that Studio House was destined for chaos.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Tracking Discovery And New Insights The first inkling of the Café emerged when Stanford biologist, Barbara Block, began satellite‑tagging great whites in the late 1990s, revealing offshore migrations that defied coastal‑only models.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Well, at least if said rival had an inkling to do so before New Year’s Day 2027.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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Sky News reported that Doyle had given no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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