hint at
phrasal verb
hinted at; hinting at; hints at
: to talk about (something) in an indirect way
He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.
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Still coming together in bottle or barrel, the wines nonetheless hinted at depth of fruit, lifted acidity, and a drink-now appeal that also promises complexity in the near term.
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Jessica Dupuy, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Regarding any changes to the character himself, Huss hinted at another major pivot for a man known for taking big swings.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 May 2025
His answer hinted at the tight end continuing, even past the 2025 season.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The pebble marked with the print, found in the San Lázaro rock shelter in Segovia, hints at the possible capacity of Neanderthals to create symbolic art, according to a new study.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Jessica Dupuy, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Regarding any changes to the character himself, Huss hinted at another major pivot for a man known for taking big swings.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 May 2025
His answer hinted at the tight end continuing, even past the 2025 season.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The pebble marked with the print, found in the San Lázaro rock shelter in Segovia, hints at the possible capacity of Neanderthals to create symbolic art, according to a new study.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hint at
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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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