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
Left-backs Garcia or Mendy could be an option for a departure if Madrid strengthen in that position, although there is no indication of either wanting to leave.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
An indication that Democrats are taking it seriously is the reaction of Representative Ro Khanna of California, whose Silicon Valley district doesn’t even include San Francisco.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Flagg is on track to be the top selection in this year's draft, and all indications suggest the Mavericks will use their No. 1 pick on him later this month.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
An indication that Democrats are taking it seriously is the reaction of Representative Ro Khanna of California, whose Silicon Valley district doesn’t even include San Francisco.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Flagg is on track to be the top selection in this year's draft, and all indications suggest the Mavericks will use their No. 1 pick on him later this month.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from puzzles.usatoday.com.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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What is a hint in the novel becomes a horror onscreen when Fanny discovers sketchbooks showing sadistic scenes of plantation life.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The new format accomplishes other goals as well, setting up the platform for live events and sports, a smarter search function using Open AI, and enabling more personalized and real-time suggestions.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Noun
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These days, soccer fans are as likely to take their cues from individual players as their favorite club.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The system begins with a one-time acoustic measurement of a studio environment, capturing spatial cues and reflections unique to that space.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Fearing their authority is being bypassed, supervisors sometimes retaliate – belittling ideas and withholding resources, for example – which stifles the very innovation that cross-silo collaborations can foster.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The tension between the Mercury’s ideas about commitment and its transgressive style had slackened.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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