hint at

phrasal verb

hinted at; hinting at; hints at

: to talk about (something) in an indirect way

He's been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.

The history textbook only hinted at the racial prejudice of that era.

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Previous observations from Hubble in 1994 hinted at the complexity of quasar environments, suggesting that galactic collisions and mergers play a key role in powering these celestial giants. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 The stable but slightly horizontal rectilinear shape hints at landscape while helping to focus the eye. —

Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 In addition to living characters played by Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Samantha Hanratty, Sophie Thatcher, and Courtney Eaton, the first looks also hints at the return of Ella Purnell as the ghost of Jackie, the first eaten by the group. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024 Lawyer for teen suspect in lakefront family massacre hints at possible defense. FLEEING JUSTICE: U.S. mom accused of killing 2 kids fights extradition from other country. —

Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hint at