hint
noun
an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
have been hinting
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present perfect progressiveof hint.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And I think Judge Smith may have been hinting at a phenomenon that I believe is real.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2022
Martin appears to have been hinting at by naming his series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire.”
From Salon ● May 2, 2019
The Sports Junkies have been hinting — but not saying — that there are non-monetary issues that work against a long-term deal.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 27, 2017
Sure, the writers have been hinting at a spark between the two characters for several seasons now, but it wasn’t exactly a Rachel-Ross “will they or won’t they?” plot that deserved a grand romantic ending.
From Time ● May 18, 2015
In light of subsequent events, he might have been hinting that it was time for both men to leave the field.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
