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hinted

  • past participle
    of hint.
    hint
    noun
    an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
  • past tense form
    of hint.
    hint
    noun
    an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.

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O’Leary hinted at Mack, Tuipulotu and Mesidor sharing the field at the same time — opposing quarterbacks should take note.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

The singer also hinted at a potential Union J reunion to celebrate the band's 15th anniversary.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

The scariest part for Scheffler’s opponents is that his play over the past few weeks has hinted that his weakness has been vanquished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Warsh has stressed his institution's "resolute commitment" to bringing inflation back to target, but has also hinted at changing the measures that the Fed uses to gauge prices.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

The braids earned Prince some respect among his peers at school; girls liked them, and they hinted at gang affiliation, or at least comfort with a dangerous realm inhabited by many of his American peers.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John