allude to

verb

alluded to; alluding to; alludes to

: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way

I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.

Examples of allude to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This month, however, Washington alluded to the idea of making a return to the business. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2026

The mayor and administration spokespeople had declined to say whether a Guevara mass settlement was in the works, but Johnson himself alluded to the likelihood while detailing his budget forecast. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

The scene of her eviction is brutal, but, frustratingly, Viard never alludes to what could have triggered it. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026

His concerns allude to amendments made in the final days of the legislative session. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

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