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
Another indication of fragility came in mid-July.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Forest’s swagger in the 2-2 draw was the most positive indication yet of what might be to come under their new head coach.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There has also been no indication that the Chinese government has made any changes to laws that would be necessary for a deal to occur.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The director provided no indication what his next big-screen project would be after scrapping The Critic back in April 2024.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Forest’s swagger in the 2-2 draw was the most positive indication yet of what might be to come under their new head coach.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There has also been no indication that the Chinese government has made any changes to laws that would be necessary for a deal to occur.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The director provided no indication what his next big-screen project would be after scrapping The Critic back in April 2024.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Authorities continue to scour the rubble to gather evidence, including searching for clues on the cause of the fire that engulfed the complex, a law enforcement source briefed on the investigation told CNN.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Users can also connect Gmail and Google Calendar to provide additional context for what OpenAI calls more relevant suggestions.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Theories ranged from camera bugs to online glitches, but one suggestion quickly unraveled the mystery.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bag shapes took cues from shells, fishing baskets and Japanese furoshiki, traditional wrapping cloths.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 seemed to be a cue from fate.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Find step-by-step guidance for launching your first business, from testing your idea to growing your revenue.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects that exchange of ideas and no president’s directive, governor’s diktat, or chancellor’s command can override the Constitution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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