hint
noun
an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
Example Sentences
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The central bank also released a constant stream of forward guidance hinting at low rates in the future to deter markets from bidding up yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Tony” stays planted in its own immediate present, rarely hinting at the veers Bourdain’s biography will take.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
He drew a distinction between explaining how the Fed would respond to different scenarios, which he thinks is valuable, and hinting too strongly at a specific move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
That said, the Information reported on Monday that China has begun making its own deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, potentially hinting that domestic chip makers in the country could become more competitive.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
When I left, my question was still wandering in the House of the Wind, giving no answers, hinting at many.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
