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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
The Mirror, which first reported the sacking, indicated the underlying allegation concerns a historic relationship.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Communications obtained by The Beacon-News indicate that the district is in the early stages of meeting with LifeWise about the program potentially starting in District 131 in the future.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In the past few months, reports have indicated that Harry is keen to reconcile with his father and make sure his kids can see him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
The Prince recently indicated an interest in repairing his relationship with other family members too, according to CNN.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Communications obtained by The Beacon-News indicate that the district is in the early stages of meeting with LifeWise about the program potentially starting in District 131 in the future.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
In the past few months, reports have indicated that Harry is keen to reconcile with his father and make sure his kids can see him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2026
The Prince recently indicated an interest in repairing his relationship with other family members too, according to CNN.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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The two offenders were sentenced to two years of probation and 60 hours of community service each − one hour for each victim, Judge Leonard Brown said − meaning they will not be put into a juvenile detention facility, while technically remaining under the supervision of the juvenile justice system.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Dallas-Fort Worth, there were 104,378 births and 53,559 deaths, which means 50,819 of the area’s new residents were a result of natural population change.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Calls for unity imply that there’s a divide, but attendees had varying views on its scope and cause.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The quote implies that only someone who understands the pinnacle of both the jewelry and art of the Graff, and the horological engineering of the Patek, can appreciate the value of an Aston Martin.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Green stars, which signify environmental practices, are also awarded.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the document suggests Florida agencies have been assigned more funding than those in any other state through the federal 287(g) program — a controversial initiative that deputizes local officers to carry out limited immigration enforcement duties.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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As it had been hinted, the upcoming season of the regency romance will follow Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling’s (Masali Baduza) love story.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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