hint
noun
an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue.
Example Sentences
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"It's a very peculiar state, and, although there have been experimental hints, there has been no direct confirmation of the phase's existence."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Readers are also given hints of Catherine’s relationship with Graham’s imperturbable fixer, who says, “I do my best to make sure there are no waves on Mr. Wiffel’s pond.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
A third was allowed to study with a modified AI platform designed by their teachers to offer hints without ever providing answers directly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
For investors wondering what comes next, Monday’s volatility offers some hints about the drivers of the AI trade.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
We wait to see hints of what might yet be.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
