as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Well, at least if said rival had an inkling to do so before New Year’s Day 2027.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Only captain Alex Greenwood, who had been informed ahead of the call as a matter of priority, had an inkling of what was coming.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Well, at least if said rival had an inkling to do so before New Year’s Day 2027.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Only captain Alex Greenwood, who had been informed ahead of the call as a matter of priority, had an inkling of what was coming.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
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This week, keep an eye out on earnings from Home Depot, Target and TJX for an indication of how the American consumer has been holding up — and how those big retailers will deal with tariffs.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Attendees may be looking for clues as to whether the congressman, who turns 86 the next day, will decide to seek a 23rd full term in 2026.—
Josh Kurtz,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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This database, however, didn’t include any clues about who owns the data or where it may have been gathered from.—
Matt Burgess,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Can’t wait to light that candle, cue up Workshy and slather on sunscreen all summer long with my modern mom.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Unlike thunderstorms or frontal boundaries, clear air turbulence offers no visual cues and limited time for pilots to respond.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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He’s hosted several world leaders for Oval Office sit downs, including most recently Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected, in part, for his tough talk against Trump’s suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The suggestion was that Bentancur would be offered a new deal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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