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
Humongous, but early indications suggest Smith is up for the job.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
However, there are indications that the project of building a Disney theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
But if day one is any indication, March Madness has plenty more surprises in store — and the path to perfection will only get narrower from here.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
It was prompted by the current resident, who learned about Daphne’s disappearance and became convinced that a pile of rocks and bricks in the backyard was suspicious and a possible indication of a secret grave, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
However, there are indications that the project of building a Disney theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
But if day one is any indication, March Madness has plenty more surprises in store — and the path to perfection will only get narrower from here.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
It was prompted by the current resident, who learned about Daphne’s disappearance and became convinced that a pile of rocks and bricks in the backyard was suspicious and a possible indication of a secret grave, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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The Chiting Formation, with its rich fossil-bearing sediments, may yet yield more clues about the creatures that inhabited Taiwan during the Pleistocene.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is this another hint for the new album?—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the above suggestion is adopted, the bad actors will not register.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This year’s ceremony was not perfect, of course — there were some sound-production issues, there were some presenters with milquetoast bits (as always), and a few winners were played off the stage with cruelly abrupt music cues.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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In fact, stars have been taking cues from Hollywood history at precursor awards shows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This idea was unbearable, but watching her gasp for air was worse.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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What began as a risqué idea has grown into a cultural fixture in San Francisco, drawing skaters of all ages and backgrounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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