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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hints

The latest Met Office long range forecast hints at similar conditions, suggesting that "the influence of high pressure may wane somewhat" during the final part of July.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

The sun-dried spice from Southern Turkey has hints of chocolate, smokiness and medium heat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

In this mode, chatbots do not simply provide the answer, instead offering hints and asking questions to stimulate users' thinking.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

This week’s breakout performance hints that Meta’s stock could finally shed its label as an AI loser — opening the door for the company to potentially spend even more on its AI strategy.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

But after the first few reports, Herrick’s cables began expressing hints of doubt about whether he was really under attack.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin