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as in to imply
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 indicate
The modest moves indicate markets are taking the latest development in stride.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Recent reports indicated that their respective jobs, which keep them apart for long periods of time, could cause a strain in their relationship.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 June 2025
Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Recent reports indicated that their respective jobs, which keep them apart for long periods of time, could cause a strain in their relationship.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 June 2025
Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That might mean looking outside your industry, doing gig work like dog walking or making food deliveries, or going to a temp agency to find entry-level work.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman offered to bankroll someone, anyone, who would run against Mamdani, implying his mayoralty would spur a flight with the ultrarich.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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An old friend of Donna’s who, it’s implied, became more than friends after her husband left.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, signifying the effective end of slavery in the U.S.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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For external cleaning of your kitchen sink, Sandifer suggests using a disinfectant spray with a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to run over the faucet, handles, and surface area.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Which suggests to me that Magic, who is now part of the Dodgers’ ownership group, learned quite well from Dr. Buss.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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The image denotes that the player automatically wins the amount shown, according to lottery officials.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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This is evidenced by the falling weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which shows key resistance near $77/bbl.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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General manager Marc Eversley hinted after Wednesday’s first round that the Bulls were considering a trade down in the second round — and that the roster is expected to undergo further change before the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Executive producer Coogler has hinted the show will also tee up some themes from Avengers: Doomsday.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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