- present participle of hint.
hinting
Example Sentences
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One training noted that it was “not an introductory course,” hinting that the school-based health providers are well-versed in the topic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
That said, the Information reported on Monday that China has begun making its own deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, potentially hinting that domestic chip makers in the country could become more competitive.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Rams are not begging, but with training camp opening Saturday at Loyola Marymount, they’re miles past hinting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
He insisted he would not be in Jeddah, before hinting the opposite.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“And I don’t want to go to jail. Jarvis, that MI5 guy, is hinting at some awful things. I could lose everything too, Lizzie. And I can’t lose you.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
