as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indication
University police said there was no immediate indication of foul play.
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The minister said no serious injuries were discovered during the autopsy, as well as no indication of violence or any items that would have caused its death.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Hussey participated in spring practice and the spring game, but — from all indications — did not crack the top four at safety during spring practice.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
All indications are that the sale will be completed sometime this summer, perhaps as early as this month.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The minister said no serious injuries were discovered during the autopsy, as well as no indication of violence or any items that would have caused its death.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Hussey participated in spring practice and the spring game, but — from all indications — did not crack the top four at safety during spring practice.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
All indications are that the sale will be completed sometime this summer, perhaps as early as this month.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some viewers already had an inkling about Corbin’s ethnicity, thanks to eagle-eyed fans who spotted a major clue on social media.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
Noun
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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There are even some wilder suggestions out there, like moving Earth’s orbit farther from the Sun or removing some of the Sun’s mass to tame the red giant.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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While this might seem like the logical next step in the hiring process for a Ryan Murphy show, the suggestion felt anything but.—
Connor Hines,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Take a cue from the spring 2026 runways, which offered up ample evidence for the peplum’s return along with ideas on how to wear it.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Then the app turns that description into a visual cue.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Since his Pop Art paintings in the early ‘60s at London’s Royal College of Art, Hockney was rarely out of the limelight and, more importantly, rarely out of fresh ideas for how to draw, paint, film, print, photograph or otherwise express his creativity.—
Barbara Isenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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