insinuate

Example Sentences

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The Degas’ whereabouts remained a mystery, but the case suggests that Doyle was learning how to insinuate himself in the blue-chip center of the art world, not merely on its fringes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Bud lives with his mom and subsequently keeps his “day job” as a limo driver but is driven to insinuate himself into some other writing gig.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Reese also pointed to her ring finger in front of Clark to insinuate that she and LSU would be taking home the championship, which they did.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

The term had long been used in Haitian street slang to insinuate male dominance and power.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

“That’s ridiculous to even insinuate I’d believe in coincidences. What is a coincidence?”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova