- present participle of hint.
hinting
Example Sentences
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Friday’s strong showing for stocks has helped to revive some of investors’ flagging optimism, hinting at further gains ahead in the fourth quarter, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey isn’t hinting at any major cuts to the fast-growing welfare state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ika's analysis found one account reposted nine such claims within just over a tenth of a second -- hinting at possible coordination.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Some forecasts are also hinting at the potential for more significant rain-bearing low pressure systems tracking closer to the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Survivor believes he heard an explosion, hinting at a major engine problem, possibly the explosion of a boiler, but this is speculation.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
