allude to

verb

alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
Synonyms of allude tonext
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.

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In 2022, Martin alluded to the show being his career’s final act. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Schmidt alludes to the impossibility and unreliability of language, preferring color and soundtrack to dialogue as a means of conveying various moods. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Councilman Izzy Patoka alluded to the financial hole that the county dug for itself by its belated adoption of development impact fees and excise taxes in 2019. — David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 As Boone alluded to, the Yankees are missing some other heavy hitters. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allude to

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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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