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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
These executives also indicate that advertisers have tackled most of the available inventory in NBC’s 2026 broadcast of Super Bowl LX.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
Winners, including those that were announced before the show began, will be indicated in bold as the night unfolds.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Fire containment Understanding what 96% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
The findings also indicate that the Bay Area has a 51% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and a 20% chance of measuring a magnitude of 7.5 or higher within that time frame.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
Winners, including those that were announced before the show began, will be indicated in bold as the night unfolds.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Fire containment Understanding what 96% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025
The findings also indicate that the Bay Area has a 51% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and a 20% chance of measuring a magnitude of 7.5 or higher within that time frame.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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This implies a poor Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 46.2% (vs. 19.9% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Maybe this is also why the cigarette has always signified rebellion—especially for women living in cultures bent on circumscribing their choices.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The two infamous politicians were reviled in the North; their capture signified a great Union victory.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Hence, Greg Shove, Section AI’s CEO, suggests that boards take an hour every six months to do a really honest check-in: What is the unique value proposition your company currently offers the marketplace, and how good is AI at doing it?—
Kelly Huang,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed solidarity with the president after the president suggested Newsom should be arrested.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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This denotes a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.1%(compared to 19.9% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Of course, Brooklyn still has another month to go, but the fact that prices are rising in the face of rising supply and a weakening market environment hints that Brooklyn may be quietly rebounding.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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