insinuate
verb (used with object)
to suggest or hint slyly.
are insinuating
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present progressiveof insinuate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“You talk about what you want, and I think you are insinuating that I’m asking for the sky on salary or something like that, and I’ve already admitted I’m willing to take concessions,” Busch said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2022
When Mr. Cueni and other lobbyists warn that a patent waiver sends the "wrong signal" to the industry, what they are insinuating is a false choice between protecting innovation and expanding medical access.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2022
Her relatively slim book doesn’t provide a truly wide-angle view, but the insights she brings are insinuating and complex.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2013
They are insinuating they got the information from the police.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2013
“But, look here,” cried Richard, angrily, “you are insinuating that I received part of this money!”
From The Queen's Scarlet The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne by A. Monro Smith
