- present participle of hint.
hinting
Example Sentences
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A longtime intelligence consultant said explicitly what the former official was only hinting at: “There is no reason. I can’t imagine it would serve any useful purpose.”
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
And if she says, “Yes, I was sort of hinting at that.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Coupang said Thursday that it would further strengthen its data-protection system and work to restore customer trust, while hinting at appealing the commission’s decision.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Healthcare and real estate followed, hinting at a modest defensive tilt among investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The day was already hinting it would be turning off the lights soon, and the fire was reflecting across the smooth ice.
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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