insinuate
verb (used with object)
to suggest or hint slyly.
were insinuating
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past progressiveof insinuate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Despite her efforts, Vicki's daughter struggled to gain weight and she felt like medical staff were insinuating she was "not doing enough" and "starving" her baby.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Now we’re hearing Sixers players were insinuating the point guard was trying to avoid playing in Game 7 by pretending he was a covid risk.
From Fox News ● Oct. 17, 2021
And all that the artist did here is visualize what people were insinuating, and sneaking in through the crack.
From Salon ● May 17, 2012
His wit was delicate, his sallies were daring, his looks were insinuating, and his appearance was perfection.
From Beyond The Rocks A Love Story by Elinor Glyn
Some thought him dangerous because his manners were insinuating, and his address studiously directed to captivate.
From Lord Kilgobbin by Charles James Lever
