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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 song insinuated that Lamar had cheated on his fiancée and was physically violent with her.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
The White House has refused to level acerbic criticism at the Kremlin throughout slow-moving ceasefire negotiations, but has berated Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, and insinuated Ukraine started the war in eastern Europe more than three years ago.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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.
—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
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025
The White House has refused to level acerbic criticism at the Kremlin throughout slow-moving ceasefire negotiations, but has berated Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, and insinuated Ukraine started the war in eastern Europe more than three years ago.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuate
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The series stars Emily VanCamp as a mysterious outsider who infiltrates Hampton’s high society to take down the people responsible for destroying her life.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The hope for the final season may lies in the ongoing outside mission to infiltrate the headquarters.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The predominant color in both hotels is white, but as their names imply, Stella Nova is accented with cooler tones and starry vibes while Terra Nova has warmer, more terrestrial theming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 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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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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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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That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 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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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Those changes have previously been suggested by the RTA.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Insinuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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