1
as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
can't you give me some hint as to where you're taking me?
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2
as in glimmer
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice
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3
as in tip
a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert
some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains
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4
as in sprinkling
a very small amount
I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house
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Recent Examples of hint
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Trump had hinted in recent days that a separate statement about auto tariffs could come ahead of next week.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hint
Noun
There are hints in the poll that Trump’s pledge to cut government spending may be resonating.
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Meghan is about to launch a podcast about female founders, and their presence together could hint that Paltrow is due to become a guest, though that has not been confirmed publicly.
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As of now, the proposal to ban the play, originally provided by the Green Bay Packers, has been tabled, with no clear indication of the final outcome.—
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Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.—
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
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Here are a few tips for managing your old accounts after consolidating your debt.—
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Bunk Room Ideas Everyone Will Love Three more interior designers share their tips to make bed nooks feel bespoke with clever customizations.—
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These tiny cakes are the perfect springtime treat full of tangy lemon flavor paired with a creamy citrus cream cheese frosting that cuts the tartness just enough, garnished with a sprinkling of bright lemon zest.—
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Follow Sowing Instructions To plant onion seeds, evenly scatter the seeds across the surface of pre-moistened seed-starting mix and then cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of the seed-starting mix.—
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
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Volunteers who maintain the path have been collaborating with the city of San Diego to update the signs indicating the rules for e-bike use.—
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Kilmer wanted to be a part of the CBS series, which premiered in 2001, that sends contestants to international destinations hunting for clues.—
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And now, some experts are scouring this week’s events for clues on the fate of one of Xi’s top generals.—
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With Fox sidelined - also for the year - Vassell is now getting touches and shots, and the Spurs will need to find a way to keep that going.—
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Household Essentials Handwoven Tray $34 $24 at Amazon Coffee table must-haves like remotes or tissue boxes don’t always look the most aesthetically pleasing, but a tray can keep these items neat and in place with a stylish touch.—
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The advice helped Scheierman handle his early challenges.—
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Asking for advice is simple and takes just a second.—
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“Hint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hint. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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