hint at

verb

hinted at; hinting at; hints at
Synonyms of hint atnext
: 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.

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Now a new teaser (below) shows what co-showrunners Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson and Jonathan Lisco have been hinting at all along — there’s more to the story once these teens returned home to their native New Jersey. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 The concept’s engine—as the company has been hinting at for a couple of years now—will be hybrid assisted. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 Richtand didn’t say what’s next for the brand but hinted at dreams of re-opening as a walk-up counter in the future. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 If the Yankees actually see more versatility in García’s future — something Aaron Boone has hinted at — then perhaps there could be room for another reunion after Goldschmidt signed a one-year, $4 million deal last winter. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hint at

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“Hint at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hint%20at. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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