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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
are you insinuating that I won by cheating?
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as in to insert
to put among or between others
quietly insinuated herself among the concertgoers raptly listening to the piano solo
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Recent Examples of insinuate
Elon Musk's Tesla has become a rallying point for protestors outraged with how the world's richest man has insinuated himself into President Trump's administration and led efforts to slash government agencies.
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April Rubin, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Staying long after the funeral, the seemingly benign Jérémie begins to casually insinuate himself into his late mentor’s family.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
The local insinuating detective (Ramiro Blas) probably wouldn’t mind if the plot turned nefarious.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Last year, the mother of two shared her frustration with the change in her appearance, insinuating that Bravo is to blame.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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April Rubin, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Staying long after the funeral, the seemingly benign Jérémie begins to casually insinuate himself into his late mentor’s family.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
The local insinuating detective (Ramiro Blas) probably wouldn’t mind if the plot turned nefarious.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Last year, the mother of two shared her frustration with the change in her appearance, insinuating that Bravo is to blame.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuate
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The past few weeks have felt like a Cold War thriller in which an enemy agent somehow infiltrates the top of the United States government.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The ending, though, doesn't see Kimmie crippling the Bellaire dynasty so much as infiltrating it.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.1% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jonas’ price target of $430 implies shares can rebound 93.6% over the next year from Monday’s closing level.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Digging around a root ball roughly 45 feet in diameter began on June 1, followed by an operation to insert large inflatable airbags underneath.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Royals inserted infield prospect Tyler Tolbert in Witt’s place.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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Among the messages from Kori found by police were texts that called the girl beautiful, asked her to sneak out and come visit him.—
John Lynch,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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North Carolina snuck into the men’s draw as the final team chosen, a notable decision given that a) UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham is chair of the selection committee, and b) Cunningham earned a $68,000 bonus for the Tar Heels’ selection.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Property records indicate that a Rosemary Casarotti lived in Shasta County, California as of 2023, The Circle K where Casarotti purchased the winning ticket received $1 million for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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This introduces a new layer of compliance, requiring businesses to balance efficiency with fairness in hiring decisions.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plot might seem repetitive, going back and forth between Violet trying to follow the anonymous rules and worming her way out of them to seek help (only to be outsmarted), but the movie’s exciting, stage-like formal flourishes and its disorienting lensing keep things moving smoothly.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Chain Reactions Director: Alexandre O. Philippe Featuring: Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, Karyn Kusama United States, 2024 For fifty years, Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has terrified audiences by worming its way into their subconscious.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Von Massow suggests a number of explanations for that.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Research is limited in this area, but studies suggest the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties could have some benefits for blood pressure and heart health, especially in combination with other healthy lifestyle habits.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Insinuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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