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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hints

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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 two remain royals, but growing speculation hints that once Prince William ascends the throne, that might change. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026 But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 On Friday, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh offered no hints about potential interest rate policy moves while attending a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The pair have restored some of the building’s original features, while adding new flooring and taking hints from Hadid’s paintings for the finishing touches. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Instead measure it by improvement, bright spots and hints of hope. — Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 That’s the Stuart who shows up periodically to give them clues or hints to try to help them on their way. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 New research hints that your cells might keep a record of your training history so all of your gains are not completely lost. — Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026 The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles. — Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026 While historians might argue that there is no contest, the question hints knowingly at the novelist’s counter-argument. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 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

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Noun

But important clues about how the sickness operates are emerging from the latest studies of bacterial DNA in ancient bones and teeth.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
While the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged, traders will look for clues on whether another rate hike will take place before year-end.

— Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of clues

Noun

Curt Cignetti has not just provided a championship mindset for the passionate fans that were sitting through days of blowouts and small glimmers of hope in past years.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of glimmers

Noun

Here’s a quick primer on the leading agents and tips for how to start.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Police officials credited community cooperation for accelerating the case, citing a substantial influx of tips and public digital evidence submitted in the hours following the gunfire.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tips

Verb

The thread also indicates the account was previously approved by a China Webull team member and an American counterpart.

— Eamon Javers,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicates

Noun

Loyalty to the restaurant and the market have grown through neighborhood-friendly touches like mahjong Mondays and a rainbow Pride Month Gay Card that provides discounts at the restaurant and other local businesses.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Three days of conversations about technology and everything technology touches.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of touches

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Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
My advice to other anglers is to pay attention to your tackle and have confidence in your gear.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026