as in indicated
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimated
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, commissioner Roger Goodell intimated this spring that the league could tighten its cap rules when the next collective bargaining agreement comes around in 2031.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
However, some reports have suggested that B intimated to the biographer that the singer's bandmates and his best friend, Mary Austin, had been aware of her existence.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Poptimism intimated that critics should not just take pop music seriously but celebrate it—or else.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Having intimated a willingness to pay £120m ($162m) in July, the Reds then officially bid £110m ($148m) at the beginning of August.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Maye, of course, cannot win alone, something Vrabel intimated post-game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, commissioner Roger Goodell intimated this spring that the league could tighten its cap rules when the next collective bargaining agreement comes around in 2031.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
However, some reports have suggested that B intimated to the biographer that the singer's bandmates and his best friend, Mary Austin, had been aware of her existence.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Poptimism intimated that critics should not just take pop music seriously but celebrate it—or else.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Having intimated a willingness to pay £120m ($162m) in July, the Reds then officially bid £110m ($148m) at the beginning of August.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimated
Verb
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The results indicated Gracie was a match with a fourth dog, a sibling of Gracie, Rosie and Stella.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As residents and business owners have grown concerned about an uptick in crime this summer, particularly in the urban core of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, Pureval has indicated that approach might not be set in stone.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time, the caption in one of her posts implied she's been dating the person since 2019.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels hinted this week the second-round pick would be more involved, after playing just nine offensive snaps last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kelce previously hinted that a band rather than a DJ will keep his and Swift's friends and family members dancing at their wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a suggested syllabus, from our connoisseur.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Intimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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