hints 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hintsnext
plural of hint
1
as in clues
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?

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2
as in glimmers
an almost imperceptible sign of something there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice

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3
as in tips
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains

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4
as in sprinklings
a very small amount I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce

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hints

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hint
as in indicates
to convey an idea indirectly kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints
  1. tips
  2. indicates
  3. indications
  4. advice
  5. implies
  6. cues
  7. suggestions
  8. recommendations
Noun
  • Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to provide tips to its crash investigation team.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to provide tips to its crash investigation team.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tips
Verb
  • The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.
    Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicates
Noun
  • But indications are Toffoli, who has just one point in his last five games, would play on a line Saturday with Alexander Wennberg and Ty Dellandrea.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Bio-Path continues to focus on its DNAbilize® platform, with multiple drug candidates in development targeting various cancer indications.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of indications
Noun
  • That advice your grandpa gave you about waiting one hour before going to look for blood is still true today.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The new advice is to test anyone with a significant bird flu exposure, such as an unprotected worker who’s been splashed in the face with raw milk on a dairy farm with known H5N1 infections in the herds.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of advice
Verb
  • Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Citi has a buy rating on the stock, and its price target of $50 implies nearly 45% upside from Wednesday’s close.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of implies
Noun
  • In a rhizomatic network of energy exchanges and cues, our clothing is imbued with life from the start.
    Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The upstairs is heavy on warm wood and brass fixtures with mountaineering cues and photographs, while the lower level is the more modern gallery space.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of cues
Noun
  • These recommendations are simply suggestions to help you get started with AI tools but feel free to explore and find alternatives that suit your needs through your research.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use their suggestions as a starting point, but always apply your own judgment and expertise.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • Check out our top picks for the comfiest, most functional running socks out there, selected based on our experts’ recommendations, SELF tester feedback, and online reviews.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Academic research should be gathered and summarized, ensuring that recommendations are well-supported by empirical evidence.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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