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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While Sally seems worried about her daughters inheriting her powers, the clip also hints that there might be some happier times ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

When a player enters a guess, such as "BRAVE," the game responds with colored squares that provide hints about the hidden word:

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

The June gathering is the first meeting to be orchestrated by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, and investors and economists want to see how he reacts to these hints of a shift in policy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Ms. Kemp’s engaging novel hints at a sequel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

All in a minute various hints and trifles assumed shape and significance in Amy’s mind, and told her what her sister never had confided to her.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott