HINTS Synonyms: 240 Similar and Opposite Words

hints 1 of 2

noun

plural of hint

as in clues

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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as in glimmers

an almost imperceptible sign of something there was the slightest hint of scorn in her voice

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as in tips

a piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert some helpful hints for cleaning carpet stains

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as in sprinklings

a very small amount I detect just a hint of mint in the sauce

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hint

as in indicates

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 hints

Noun

The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed. — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 This will give scientists hints about how the universe may continue to evolve. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 There's no voiceover on the trailer, allowing Rockstar's gameplay to speak for itself as the brand intends to take you through as many of the game's experiences as possible with small hints toward upcoming features. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 This fragrance features bergamot, sea salt, and vetiver, offering a light, breezy, and clean scent with hints of citrus and an anchoring woody note. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026 There were hints of this with the Brent Welder campaign and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 In a reel posted to Instagram on Saturday, news personality Morgan Paige shared some hints that the show could be headed to Charlotte. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 And given the lunar ice’s likely extreme age, Dell’Agnello says, tracing its history would offer hints about the origins of Earth’s water as well. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

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The fact Dodson and Gay played in the preseason finale hints that they could be released this weekend. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 One of the photos released shows the pair of friends-turned-secret-lovers in bed together, while another shot of them facing each other in a bathroom hints that there’s tension lingering. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole. — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The film’s ending scene hints that the battle against the infected may not be over. — Rachael Jung, Variety, 26 July 2026 There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026 This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 In the final film, hints abound. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

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Though the report isn't from an official government source and only covers private-sector payroll additions, investors use it for clues on the labor market to help position for Friday's official government report.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Doctors say the color, shape and frequency of your stool offer real clues about digestion, hydration and long-term wellness.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of clues

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There are glimmers of success in almost every advanced country, including the United States, at agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, which has finally begun to modernize its woefully out-of-date technology.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of glimmers

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Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Mihalich, who shares thrift shopping tips and finds with thousands of followers on Instagram, says buying used clothing is as much about saving money as sustainability.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

Months later, indications show that the law has largely failed, according to data from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the law.

— Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
There are now indications of construction in Disneyland’s esplanade between its two parks.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

While some of the color contrasts do articulate planar shifts, such as the candy-stripe lips (red for upper, pink for lower), many of the touches are arbitrary splotches that neither bolster a shape nor set another off.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The vocalist and Orlando band After 5 perform original R&B and neo-soul with touches of jazz.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of touches

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a hodgepodge of financial advice and confusing diagrams held together by anecdotes from Kiyosaki’s childhood.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
The regulator is also investigating the poor performance of recent initial public offerings, according to people familiar with the matter, and questioning the advice given by investment banks to companies selling stock, Semafor reported this month.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026