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
But for outside observers and former military officials, those calls and conversations are an indication of a troubling disquiet within the ranks.
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
So far, there are no indications that talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire into a full diplomatic agreement will successfully prevent Iran from pursuing uranium enrichment.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Her wallet, keys, and phone were still in the house, and there’s no indication that the kidnappers intended to rob the house.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, there is no indication that Palomar medical group’s recent technology difficulties were caused by a cyber attack.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
So far, there are no indications that talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire into a full diplomatic agreement will successfully prevent Iran from pursuing uranium enrichment.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Her wallet, keys, and phone were still in the house, and there’s no indication that the kidnappers intended to rob the house.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, there is no indication that Palomar medical group’s recent technology difficulties were caused by a cyber attack.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
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But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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If there’s an organic smell, there’s a clue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ives inserts hints of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the meditative work, and at other times seems to conjure up church bells through the piano.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The following are gluten-free and spiced with a hint of cinnamon.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
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His suggestion is to fence it off, preventing the hogs from coming into the neighborhood.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Most of them sound like throwaways from a brainstorming session, or worse… ChatGPT suggestions.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The next-gen suites are configured in a reverse-herringbone set-up, so the outer rows can face the windows, and also offer up a tactile seat control center that takes design cues from the automotive world for easier adjustments onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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The molten pattern takes its cue from the shell of the hawksbill sea turtle—a design first seen in the decor of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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We were blessed to have a writers’ room that could generate 20 to 25 movie ideas.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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