alluded

verb

past tense of allude
as in indicated
to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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Recent Examples of alluded But, as Connor alluded, the balance between twee and turned-on, between wholesome and horny, is a tough line to walk. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 More broadly speaking, analysts have pointed to Disney spending closer to $28 billion on content in 2019, which would make 2026’s expected $24 billion spend a decrease, not the increase to which Delrahim alluded. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 As Goldman alluded, ABC has The Bachelor on tap for midseason and Bachelor in Paradise for summer 2027. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2026 The situation to which Deeds so gravely alluded is the all-out redistricting war that Republicans started last summer in Texas. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 As Brunson alluded, everyone feels better when shots go in. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 McCullers alluded at times last year to gauging how to use his repertoire against hitters after his hiatus. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2026 As Jones alluded, the Cowboys did do a lot last offseason. — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluded
  1. indicated
  2. implied
  3. hinted
  4. suggested
Verb
  • Police said a preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Greenville Police Department previously said that its preliminary investigation had not indicated signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicated
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  • Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That implied that a minimum of 103 million barrels in the SPR today are not available for use, according to a July analysis by Rapidan Energy.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of implied
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  • Nick Pope has been omitted from every matchday squad under Jaissle and the head coach has hinted that the 34-year-old can leave, given Lukas Hornicek and Ewen Jaouen are set to be first- and second-choice goalkeepers.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this could be his last year playing professional soccer, after what’s been a record-breaking career.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hinted
Verb
  • Attorney Jesse Dreicer suggested Tenon made false statements and his confession to the shooting was coerced.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The commentator suggested Big Lex possesses the potential for a serious boxing career.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggested

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