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
There was no immediate indication of ransom demands.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
That indication is inclusive of both the direct cost increase of fuel as well as the indirect impact that can have elsewhere in the business.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
That may be wishful thinking, though, if research is any indication.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Perhaps, more than anything, that was an indication of the lack of quality offers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
That indication is inclusive of both the direct cost increase of fuel as well as the indirect impact that can have elsewhere in the business.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
That may be wishful thinking, though, if research is any indication.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Perhaps, more than anything, that was an indication of the lack of quality offers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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If the student stumbles, the AI agent gives them clues, along with criticism and positive feedback.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The only clues that date his wanderings arrive in the shape of a mid-century refrigerator, or a certain hairstyle, or a peeling political bumper sticker.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The report actually describes something that sounds like Google’s Magic Cue, which relies on Gemini to offer suggestions based on your activity.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Humans are surprisingly susceptible to environmental cues.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Social-media accounts that take their cues from the White House promptly echoed the message.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 9th House of Higher Learning and Beliefs, opening your mind to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sneaky Jon Cooper The Bolts showed their normal forward lines in pregame warmups, but then had other ideas once the puck dropped Friday night.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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