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to convey an idea indirectly
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific
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Recent Examples of allude
That said, the couple has experienced bumps in the road in the past, which includes Rubi Rose publicly alluding that the rapper was cheating back in February 2023.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
This would leave only a cheaper version of the Model 3/Y family as next year’s upcoming new entry version to drive up to 30% growth in car sales, to which Musk alluded.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Uniform practices across all regions could impede the ability of local governments to create business clusters to which the planners allude that are best suited to their region and by nature are different from other regions.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The Animation Guild alluded that there may be more marches to come, if a deal isn’t struck next week, though a source says nothing is set in stone yet.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
This would leave only a cheaper version of the Model 3/Y family as next year’s upcoming new entry version to drive up to 30% growth in car sales, to which Musk alluded.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Uniform practices across all regions could impede the ability of local governments to create business clusters to which the planners allude that are best suited to their region and by nature are different from other regions.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The Animation Guild alluded that there may be more marches to come, if a deal isn’t struck next week, though a source says nothing is set in stone yet.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allude
Verb
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Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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These trends indicate a shift toward more stable and economically advantageous romantic relationships in the U.S. Have a news tip?—
Janae Bowens,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The average price target on shares implies just 3.7% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the Starship spacecraft stopped delivering telemetry, suggesting that the spacecraft may have been lost.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the mission, which required the players to each build a giant statute to earn safety, Traitor Bob the Drag Queen, 38, suggested that one of the contestants added late (The Challenge’s Wes Bergmann, Big Brother’s Derrick Levasseur and Survivor’s Boston Rob Mariano) might be a Traitor.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump hinted that he was set to take action on his first day in office to pardon individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Allude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allude. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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