hints (at)

verb

Definition of hints (at)next
present tense third-person singular of hint (at)
as in refers (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hints (at)
  1. indicates
  2. implies
  3. suggests
  4. mentions
  5. intends
Verb
  • The visible presence of smaller cumulus clouds near its base indicates the initial stages of potential cumulonimbus development, which could bring intense precipitation or thunderstorms.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The announcement, made on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, indicates the team's steadfast commitment to competing in one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, despite narrowly missing out in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • This volatility implies that even if great returns are possible, there is also a risk of significant losses.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Guggenheim target of $246 per share implies about 25% upside.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Mounting evidence, and lack thereof, suggests that perhaps the whole craze has been a sort of communal fever dream fueled by crowd mentality, confirmation bias and a general distrust in all things official.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This suggests that the winners not only controlled the pace of the game but also established a physical dominance in the trenches.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • The report also mentions that the components included thermal imaging cameras – a capability not previously known, which in combination with Starlink units also found on Shaheds, suggests Russia has developed a more capable and dangerous version of the attack drone.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Neither Canada nor Mexico mentions such closings on their diplomatic websites, and there are no news reports about such a development.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentions
Verb
  • The company intends to invest the balance of $250 million in growth initiatives.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There has been no indication the president-elect intends to follow up on any of these territorial propositions, or what would be the mechanism for doing so.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intends
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