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
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025 -
The effort, still in its earliest stages, is designed to dream up a new future for 324 acres of land — including the fairgrounds and two adjacent sites — that will be realized in full, as the name implies, in 2050.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, in the film, the actress’ clear Spaniard accent often sneaks through.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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Gomez sneaks in a few lines in English to back up that storyline.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The campaign also introduces employee-level discounts on all vehicles through June 2.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bill introduces a six-month timeline for environmental reviews of new energy projects, and an amendment clarified that the review period begins once a complete permit application is filed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team formed an American Indian Working Group several years ago, which has led to changes – like the elimination of the touchdown celebration and a ban on fans entering the stadium wearing headdresses or with their face painted in a way that suggests Native American imagery.—
Daniel Desrochers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The muted media response suggests that there is a growing gulf between what AI insiders are seeing and what the public is told.—
Garrison Lovely,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Oct. 2024
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Demonetization is a unique nail chasing-the hammer situation since most criminal proceeds seem to be stored in non-cash solutions - and injects a new degree of volatility to how far the Reserve Bank of India is willing to go.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Alienware also injects the monitor with some AI functionality.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Insinuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuates. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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