allude
verb (used without object)
to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed byto ).
is alluding
-
present progressiveof allude (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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.
Mr Raghavan is alluding to two previous major retaliations by India in 2016 and 2019.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2025
The superstar to whom Servais is alluding, of course, is Rodriguez, who missed his second consecutive game because of a foot injury.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
Lovebad is alluding to the popular social media account Foos Gone Wild, which has 2.4 million followers on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
But part of the trade-off of this album is in lyrical vividness — on most songs Drake is alluding to things more than describing them.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
She knows quite well to what he is alluding, and she likes him for being indignant with Marian because of it—and yet, if only he hadn't alluded to it!
From The Hoyden by Duchess
