alluded
Americanadjective
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mentioned or referred to, especially casually or indirectly; aforesaid.
Your article about the construction tender was misleading, as the alluded issues fall under the Department of Building Services, not the Department of Geological Survey.
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suggested or hinted at.
To intensify the plot, there's an alluded chemistry between the two that tests one's credulity, as she is a beautiful young student and he is a lean old man.
verb
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Example Sentences
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At a press briefing Saturday, Ms. Sherrill alluded to Minneapolis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
As Smith alluded to, under the challenge system — as opposed to fulltime ABS, which MLB also tested in the minors — it’s still possible to steal strikes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
These advertisements depicted the devil as a snake or alluded to him and his role in the Book of Genesis.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
The presentation alluded to "significantly higher transaction-based expenses."
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
In his acceptance remarks, the honoree alluded to his treasured principle of interdisciplinary collaboration.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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