allude to
phrasal verb
alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
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In another part of the room was assistant coach Porter Ellett, who alluded to having his right arm amputated in high school.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Cora has alluded to the need to keep Devers in a good head space because of how important his bat is for the lineup.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The shop is still around today, alluding to how loved this delicious blend has always been.
—Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Although the conflict has mainly focused on Ukraine, Russian officials and state media have frequently alluded to broader territorial ambitions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Cora has alluded to the need to keep Devers in a good head space because of how important his bat is for the lineup.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The shop is still around today, alluding to how loved this delicious blend has always been.
—Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Although the conflict has mainly focused on Ukraine, Russian officials and state media have frequently alluded to broader territorial ambitions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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