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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Recent Examples of inkling
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).
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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
With new pathways unfurling and just an inkling of what the full story holds in store, the preview build of Absolum left us wanting to see much more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
With new pathways unfurling and just an inkling of what the full story holds in store, the preview build of Absolum left us wanting to see much more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inkling
Noun
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Her crushing loss by Gauff in the semi-finals at Madrid was another indication that the Pole is still fighting herself in a trophyless 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But while the Trump administration has deliberately undone or reversed many of Biden's EV policies, the Joint Office does not appear to have been singled out for dismantling: There were no executive orders against it, and no indication of office-specific layoffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Noun
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What names have new popes taken? More: Praying for white smoke: Papal conclave uses centuries-old method to announce a new pope Historians will study the name for clues to its meanings and connotations.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But the program does not provide any clues as to who that successor could be – and none of the potential successors are given any exposure.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The opening on this one hits you with this incredibly juicy and crisp apple note mixed with a hint of blackcurrant that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Some designers dive right in, while others infuse just a hint.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The exhibition ends with projections of The Gilded Age series, in which the costumes took cues from Worth designs.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Molnár took design cues for the Streetwing from his personal Quickie 2 Tri-Q200 plane.—
Joe Salas
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2025
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To get the best outcomes in ideation, creators need to master prompt writing, stay aligned with their brand and always cross-check AI suggestions with real audience data.—
Pierre Narchi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So far, the White House has not responded to Newsom’s suggestion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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“Inkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inkling. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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