hint at

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.

Examples of hint at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The album’s most fraught moments hint at reasons that run deeper than a simple concern for privacy. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

From outside, the red brick building that Faena occupies does nothing to hint at the over-the-top decor of what lies inside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Opening the show, model Dyanira Hurbuscher walked in a sheer look — a bra hinting at the boning seen in Edwardian-era corsetry, but completely softened and unrestricted (Gabrielle famously rejected the stiff fashion rules of her time). — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

In a bit of foreshadowing, Lowen’s near-waist length, dark brown hair hints at Verity’s, but with golden-red highlights and thick bangs. — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for hint at

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