HINTS (AT) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hints (at)

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present tense third-person singular of hint (at)

as in refers (to)

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The slow rate at which this is occurring indicates this cosmic vampirism will last for hundreds of thousands to billions of years.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Preliminary information indicates that the explosion occurred near the vessel’s stern deck, resulting in limited damage, a police spokesperson said in a statement.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicates

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This implies that even if the Federal Reserve acts again before year end, any movement would more likely represent a limited policy fine tuning grounded in inflation and employment data.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Cutter’s statement implies that similar to season one, season two could also end on a cliffhanger.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of implies

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Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

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In my experience running organic and paid search programs for B2B software companies, this shows up long before anyone notices it in a budget review.

— Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
About ten minutes into the standoff, the detective notices Bottom holding something in his hand.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of notices

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The indictment mentions evidence of the smuggling that took place in 2024, with Earthmade Computer buying dozens of high-end servers and shipping them overseas.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Neither mentions coal specifically, but rather bulk commodities.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentions

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Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Ellison intends to focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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