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We later learned that she had left him and was hoping he would catch the hint.

There was no sign of a struggle, and no hint of marital dispute or financial problems.

Wahlberg chimes in with the hint of a smirk: “The hard days of digging ditches!”

Animals in agony or danger are used by Martin Wittfooth, often to hint at the future of the human condition.

The woman is not looking into the camera, but there is a hint of a smile.

And it might be a good idea for you to give your men a gentle hint to keep their mouths closed about this affair—all of it.

She noiselessly takes the hint, and enters the corridor; Phœbe advances to answer his challenge.

"You will have to get over that feeling," observed Mr. Carr, disregarding the hint, and taking out his probing-knife.

The hint was not neglected, for this kind of hunting is much more sure than that of the woods.

On hearing this, the Earl of Gloucester at once sent Bruce a broad hint in the form of twelve pence and a pair of spurs.

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On this page you'll find 236 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to hint, such as: advice, announcement, clue, evidence, idea, and implication.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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