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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The question, offered to general manager Chris Grier, hinted at a talking point among Dolphins fans: Is this roster constructed in a way to compete with tough, elite teams on the road, even more so in cold weather? —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 Meta executives hinted at changing their tune on content moderation in the months leading up to Tuesday’s announcement. —

Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025 This could hint at a level of parental care uncommon among most dinosaur species—which aligns Fona more closely with modern burrowing mammals, like meerkats or springhares. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Surprises hinted at come to the fore quickly rather than simmering endlessly for a late-season reveal. —

Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hint at