as in indications
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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Noun
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This new version takes its inspiration from Halter’s iconic Antiqua perpetual calendar, displaying all the indications in separate subdials.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Everyone also should monitor their credit reports regularly for indications of identity theft.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The lavish side of mechanical keyboards Ultimately, the keyboard's unique construction, design cues, and lack of mass production contribute to a four-figure price tag that'll shock those not accustomed to the overly luxurious side of mechanical keyboards.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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The lavish side of mechanical keyboards Ultimately, the keyboard's unique construction, design cues, and lack of mass production contribute to a four-figure price tag that'll shock those not accustomed to the overly luxurious side of mechanical keyboards.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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See below for some other suggestions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Hardy calls it a social comedy and it is peppered with humor of varying effectiveness, from some silly sequences featuring a mannequin’s head to the delightfully wacky business ideas of Rakeem.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Inklings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inklings. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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