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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
are you insinuating that I won by cheating?
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as in to insert
to put among or between others
quietly insinuated herself among the concertgoers raptly listening to the piano solo
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Recent Examples of insinuate
The storm of activity heralding the new Bon Iver full-length Sable, Fable — including a gravlax pizza, a basketball tournament, and a light and chipper TV and podcast push — loudly insinuates that Vernon is deeply committed to having a better time now.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
Needless to say, Cade immediately taps into his inner badass and insinuates himself into Chicago’s criminal underworld by pretending to be a drug dealer in order to find Jenny, who has apparently been stolen by a human-trafficking wing operated by the Russian mob.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The Wild coach insinuated on Wednesday that the coaches were discussing changing up the third defense pair and perhaps even the fourth line heading into Thursday night’s game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The defense raised concerns that using the term would insinuate Kohberger physically touched the knife sheath.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2025
Needless to say, Cade immediately taps into his inner badass and insinuates himself into Chicago’s criminal underworld by pretending to be a drug dealer in order to find Jenny, who has apparently been stolen by a human-trafficking wing operated by the Russian mob.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The Wild coach insinuated on Wednesday that the coaches were discussing changing up the third defense pair and perhaps even the fourth line heading into Thursday night’s game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The defense raised concerns that using the term would insinuate Kohberger physically touched the knife sheath.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuate
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That includes artificial intelligence, which has infiltrated the workplace, from job applications and interviews to even mentorship.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Also in the first film, Ethan infiltrates a secure vault at CIA headquarters in Langley, VA, which was supposed to be monitored by William Donloe (Rolf Saxon).—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Unlike his small-time Israeli rivals, the placards implied, Netanyahu was a savvy statesman who punched above his weight on the international stage, thanks to his unaccented English oratory and ability to inveigle the world’s most powerful people.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The band sued Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar, last July, alleging that the use of the Ill Communication song falsely implied that Beastie Boys endorsed Chili’s.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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In previous years, rent also rose faster in these areas compared with the rest of the county, but the gap grew post-fires, which experts said indicates the fires are the likely cause.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Despite some reports indicating otherwise, the 28-year-old Bieber, who is married to singer Justin Bieber, almost certainly won’t become a billionaire from the deal, which is structured to pay out $600 million in cash and $200 million in e.l.f.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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By introducing two obligatory pit stops, so the thinking went, teams would have to get creative with their strategy and liven up an event that has often felt too predictable of late.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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If the states are calling for term limits Congress should have the courage to act and introduce a bill to make term limits a reality without waiting for a convention.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Some shower caps use materials that can allow a certain amount of water to worm its way through, which entirely defeats the purpose of wearing the cap in the first place.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The pair share a complicated relationship from the early episodes of Season 1, where Sauron, disguised as a helpless traveler, wormed his way into her heart and good graces.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Insinuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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