insinuates

verb

Definition of insinuatesnext
present tense third-person singular of insinuate
1
as in infiltrates
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way years were needed for the agent to insinuate himself into the terrorist organization

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2
as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly are you insinuating that I won by cheating?

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3
as in inserts
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 Synonyms for insinuates
  1. implies
  2. sneaks
  3. indicates
  4. introduces
  5. suggests
  6. interjects
  7. injects
  8. slips
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  • The average price _target also implies upside of more than 18%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Its average price _target of nearly $130 implies about 21% upside from Thursday’s close.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of implies
Verb
  • Gomez sneaks in a few lines in English to back up that storyline.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
  • However, in the film, the actress’ clear Spaniard accent often sneaks through.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sneaks
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  • The announcement, made on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, indicates the team's steadfast commitment to competing in one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, despite narrowly missing out in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The research, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, also indicates that these populations were largely reliant on maize agriculture during certain periods.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
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  • Fender Electric Instruments introduces a single- and dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar.
    Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Maggie also introduces Quinn to her supply sergeant Conway (iCarly’s Laci Mosley), who reveals she’s taken advantage of the free-flowing military budget to accrue a secret closet full of valuable treasures for the base.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of introduces
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  • But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The company’s impressive 2024 performance so far also suggests a turnaround may be underway.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of suggests
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  • Wang occasionally interjects her own commentary during this section, adding information about the younger Payá’s brief exile from the island.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of interjects
Verb
  • For Girardi’s victims, some of whom testified at trial, the decision injects further delay in their quest to bring the former lawyer to justice.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The train carriage is a series of different environments where JR injects an extraordinarily high level of detail, featuring details that JR curated to drive the curiosity of guests.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of injects
Verb
  • As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • As part of their Holiday Collection, there are Cozy Essentials filled with at-home attire like jogging pants, frilly long sleeve shirts, cami slips, henley shirts, scoop tanks and more.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of slips
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