ALLUDED (TO) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

alluded (to)

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past tense of allude (to)

as in referred (to)

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Putin also mentioned Russia's assistance in the spheres of healthcare and education, noting that nearly 40,000 students from African nations are currently studying at Russian universities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Stewart is survived by his wife, Sunny Ozell, who was mentioned in the official statement announcing the actor’s death.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

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