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hints

NOUN

indication; suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advice announcement clue evidence idea implication impression information inkling intimation mention notion reference reminder scent sign suspicion symptom taste tinge tip trace warning whiff whisper wink wrinkle

STRONG

adumbration allusion communication connotation denotation glimmering help inference innuendo insinuation iota lead notice observation omen pointer print signification smattering telltale tip-off token

WEAK

flea in ear word to wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lot

STRONG

heedlessness neglect

VERB

suggest; indicate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind touch on

STRONG

acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink

WEAK

bring up give an inkling jog memory let it be known let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold

Example Sentences

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And Yunjin hints we might even get more new music before the shows wrap up in December.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

At an international conference in late May, Ueda refrained from giving any hints on the timing of the BOJ’s next move.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Travolta’s narration hints at the realizations that come later, when age and education help shine new light onto the shadowy parts of the past.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Just as a candidate’s past can offer hints on how he’ll serve in office, it is also telling to watch how he reacts to revelations of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Tiny hints of red push against the warm sepia brown of her irises.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton