1
as in signifying
to serve as a sign or symptom of
his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project
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as in implying
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Recent Examples of indicating
Concurrently, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, indicating no immediate cuts given persistent high inflation and robust job growth.
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Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
According to the Ouray County Sheriff's Office, there is no signage indicating that the pass is closed on the San Miguel side.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Along with the pits, the researchers have found artifacts such as pottery, animal bones and charcoal at the site, indicating that ancient people likely gathered there to celebrate religious rituals tied to the solstices.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
However, The New York Times reports that the decision will be announced later today, and Ars received a statement from Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Democrat on the House Science Committee, indicating that the decision has been made.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Aurora detectives ultimately developed information indicating that Herbert may have had similar interactions with other juveniles, based on evidence gathered during the investigation and reports made to law enforcement agencies, the department said previously.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
More than $233 million worth of the perp changed hands over the past 24 hours, while open interest climbed above $263 million, indicating sustained speculative demand.
—Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The victim also sustained defensive wounds to the fingers, indicating an attempt to grab the weapon during the assault.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
According to the Ouray County Sheriff's Office, there is no signage indicating that the pass is closed on the San Miguel side.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Along with the pits, the researchers have found artifacts such as pottery, animal bones and charcoal at the site, indicating that ancient people likely gathered there to celebrate religious rituals tied to the solstices.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 June 2026
However, The New York Times reports that the decision will be announced later today, and Ars received a statement from Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Democrat on the House Science Committee, indicating that the decision has been made.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Aurora detectives ultimately developed information indicating that Herbert may have had similar interactions with other juveniles, based on evidence gathered during the investigation and reports made to law enforcement agencies, the department said previously.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
More than $233 million worth of the perp changed hands over the past 24 hours, while open interest climbed above $263 million, indicating sustained speculative demand.
—Ashley Capoot,cj Haddad,samantha Subin,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The victim also sustained defensive wounds to the fingers, indicating an attempt to grab the weapon during the assault.
—Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicating
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The agency issued an El Niño Advisory on Thursday morning, signifying that Earth has crossed a key threshold into El Niño territory.—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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Spielberg thinks that his robust history with alien characters should at least give him a glimpse of something signifying aliens' actual existence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Strategist Ohsung Kwon raised his year-end S & P 500 target to 7,950, implying upside of more than 5% from Monday's close.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The serious message of change and time leaving behind culture and tradition is handled lightly but impactfully, denoting a location where time is both the hero and the villain.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The double wear of American designers has some royal watchers speculating that Princess Kate is hinting that a trip across the pond is on the agenda in the near future.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Winners 1) Xavier Becerra — Only two months ago, the low-key former California attorney general was polling at just 5%, stuck in a distant sixth place in the governor’s race and one of the candidates party leaders were hinting should drop out.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The city's birth rate peaked in 2005, meaning those babies have already graduated high school.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Governor Kathy Hochul separately slashed the Manhattan shuttle-bus fare from $80 to $20, meaning two of the most powerful governors in the country spent the spring competing to subsidize FIFA, a private organization.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Indicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicating. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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