as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Recent Examples of inkling
Derviş delivers a bleak story with an inkling of hope at its end—though her protagonist does not entirely earn his redemption.
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The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaza was never an easy place to report from, between restrictions on entry and exit and pressure from Hamas against any inkling of dissent.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Back at home, his wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) has a sick inkling about the rendezvous—partially because she’s been haunted by a demonic entity all her life.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
But if there’s an inkling you might be faced with political or ideological confrontation, don’t force socializing.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Gaza was never an easy place to report from, between restrictions on entry and exit and pressure from Hamas against any inkling of dissent.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Back at home, his wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) has a sick inkling about the rendezvous—partially because she’s been haunted by a demonic entity all her life.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
But if there’s an inkling you might be faced with political or ideological confrontation, don’t force socializing.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
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So far, all indications are that the Academy will hold on to its March 2 date for the Oscar ceremony.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Most people make decisions based on limited information, but your chat history holds clues about your future path.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The observations recorded by Hubble yield new clues about the history of Andromeda, which looks markedly different from our own galaxy's history, according to NASA.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone and Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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There have been anecdotal reports that GLP-1 medications may contribute to anorexia by blunting hunger cues for people who’ve developed an unhealthy aversion to food.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hopefully, attendees will take a cue from Senator Bernie Sanders at Trump’s last inauguration and remember their mittens.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Toya and Eugene are discussing post-Med Gala plans, and Toya’s suggestion?—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fathers were there to help with questions, suggestions and smiles.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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