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
If clothing was any indication, many in the crowd Sunday were excited to see Kahan, the festival's closing act.
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
However, abnormal, persistent increases may be an indication of a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2025
The Fed is scheduled to meet within days and weigh signs of a worsening job market against indications that inflation is again starting to gnaw at the economy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, all indications continue to be that Denver will plan to mostly play in the elements.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
However, abnormal, persistent increases may be an indication of a major cardiovascular concern, even in people with normal blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2025
The Fed is scheduled to meet within days and weigh signs of a worsening job market against indications that inflation is again starting to gnaw at the economy.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, all indications continue to be that Denver will plan to mostly play in the elements.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In my experience as an outfitter, Altra has always been my go-to suggestion whenever a customer walks in complaining about foot problems.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Have suggestions for future picks?—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Valkyria was really selling her back in victory, and right on cue, Raquel Rodriguez came flying in and attacked her from behind.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Right on cue, Chloe Kelly whips in a ball from the left.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some ideas came from experience.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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