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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Recent Examples of indicate
Some clogs may be visible from the top of your drain that will also indicate a slow-draining sink.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Neiman’s indicated that the property is being sold to the developer, Centennial, for an undisclosed price, and that decision to close the unit was based on Centennial’s plan to reimagine the center.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Courts have affirmed their role in protecting organizations from negligent hiring claims, while research shows that criminal history, though an imperfect predictor, can sometimes indicate risk for misconduct in certain jobs.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The nation’s largest trade association for health insurers indicated in a statement this week that any recommendations stemming from ACIP’s meeting would not have an impact on its members’ coverage, at least for now.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Neiman’s indicated that the property is being sold to the developer, Centennial, for an undisclosed price, and that decision to close the unit was based on Centennial’s plan to reimagine the center.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Courts have affirmed their role in protecting organizations from negligent hiring claims, while research shows that criminal history, though an imperfect predictor, can sometimes indicate risk for misconduct in certain jobs.
—Kenneth Coats, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The nation’s largest trade association for health insurers indicated in a statement this week that any recommendations stemming from ACIP’s meeting would not have an impact on its members’ coverage, at least for now.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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My gesture may seem small—but, contrary to what some AI tools may seem to imply, in most cases, small is plenty.—
Miranda Rake,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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David Berding/Getty Images O'Connell's remarks imply that McCarthy may not be thrown back into the starting lineup immediately after he's cleared by doctors to resume playing.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Blossoming petals in shifting shades signify innovation and evoke Boulder’s outdoorsy spirit.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As part of his apology, Bradley presented her with a five-diamond ring, with each rock signifying a new promise to his wife.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, for example, has suggested that NATO should shoot down Russian drones operating over western Ukraine.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Merging classical watchmaking features with 1970s aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, the RD#5 is a stunning horological coup—one suggesting that sometimes, analog really is better.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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The subsequent breakout lifted NIO above key resistance from the weekly cloud model, a long-term trend following tool denoted by the shaded area on the chart.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The numbering of the checklist items is only for convenience of reference and does not denote any semblance of priority.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Though both systems perform the same function, there are some key differences that hint to why automakers have made push-starts ubiquitous in the industry.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over the summer, James posted a photo from a family trip to France with his Alizee that hinted to his sporty childhood growing up with older sisters Pippa Middleton and Kate.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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