HINTS (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hints (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hint (at)

as in refers (to)

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Verb

And the evidence introduced by Utah County prosecutors indicates Kirk was the lone target, according to the defense filing.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The latest polling released Wednesday indicates Wisconsin‘s new Democratic gubernatorial nominee holds a fighting chance at keeping the governor’s seat blue in November.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicates

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Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Its price target of $40, up from $37, implies upside of more than 35%.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of implies

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But the tone suggests Tehran may be taking a tougher stance, which could further delay a full return of transits through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil supply flowed before the war.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

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Someone notices the haze, the group texts start and facilities teams scramble to decide whether to close windows, change filters, cancel activities or send people home.

— Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Now three seasons in, De Oliveira notices just how much of Cruz she’s taken in.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of notices

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Someone mentions that a department is expanding or offer to refer you for a job with their organization.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Girl Group also mentions Ary as a must-see artist, as well as the band Three40Four and singer-songwriters Elia and Ea Othilde.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Based on a nightmare that has haunted him, Carpenter intends for the graphic novel and album to be consumed at the same time.

— David Harris, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
The distinction is important because lenders can offer different mortgage terms depending on whether a borrower intends to use a property as a primary residence, second home or investment property.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of intends

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