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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
Early reviews indicate that fans are enjoying the blend of rich chocolate and subtle coffee flavors.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Maxwell pleads ignorance about Epstein's $30 million transfers Blanche asked Maxwell about banking records indicating that Epstein sent her or her entities about $30 million in money over several years.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Fittingly, both of their goals against the European champions came from set pieces, indicating that, at the very least, Van de Ven should add to his return of three Premier League goals next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
In contrast to the CISO (who typically reports to the CIO or the CTO), the CTrO usually sits on the executive committee with the CEO, indicating that trust is a core business imperative.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Maxwell pleads ignorance about Epstein's $30 million transfers Blanche asked Maxwell about banking records indicating that Epstein sent her or her entities about $30 million in money over several years.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Fittingly, both of their goals against the European champions came from set pieces, indicating that, at the very least, Van de Ven should add to his return of three Premier League goals next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
In contrast to the CISO (who typically reports to the CIO or the CTO), the CTrO usually sits on the executive committee with the CEO, indicating that trust is a core business imperative.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is what 93% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That implies an attractive 40% upside from current levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leerink's price target of $77 implies shares could surge 119% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The September full moon is also called the harvest moon, signifying the end of the growing season.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fluidstack’s borrowing in 2025 also would signify around half of the $20 billion raised in debt and equity last year by the scores of AI data center startups.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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His Zoom profile photo shows two versions of Boulud staring at each other through a mirror—one in black and one in white—clearly meant to denote good and evil.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Note that the correlation 1D_5D denotes the correlation between 1D post-earnings returns and the following 5D returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also, with age comes experience, Gellar adds, hinting that her acting is better than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Looking at Elliott’s post-2024 drives, six-month outcomes have generally been favorable—hinting PEP could see a similar pattern.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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