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allude

verb as in hint at

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In passing, Blanc alludes to a strained relationship with his own religious mother, which is as much personal backstory as he’s willing to confess.

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This week’s letter does not contain dates of incidents, while alluding to an alleged inadequate district response.

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“Wicked: For Good” features silver heels — a nod to L. Frank Baum’s original novel — but alludes to the red shoes when Nessarose begs to revisit that high-flying night at the Ozdust Ballroom.

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The score goes on for the next hour to allude to a surreal emptiness.

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Government officials alluded to potential longevity benefits for women taking hormone therapy, such as a decreased risk of heart disease and cognitive decline.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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