as in innuendo
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding
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Recent Examples of insinuation
Any insinuation otherwise by tabloid ‘journalism’ is a slanderous lie — full stop.
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
Van Hollen said the insinuations about the margarita glasses don't hold up under scrutiny.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Buck is taken aback by the insinuation, reminding Tommy that Eddie is straight.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
Van Hollen said the insinuations about the margarita glasses don't hold up under scrutiny.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Buck is taken aback by the insinuation, reminding Tommy that Eddie is straight.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
Noun
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Leave it to Strangers With Candy’s Colbert to find and exploit every innuendo one stumbles upon whilst cooking a roast.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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To the relief of everybody, weeks of rumors/subterfuge/smokescreens/innuendo come to a merciful end.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While loans can be made without interest that might trigger the imputation of interest under the tax rules.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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More programs followed, and multiple imputation became more widespread.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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