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
Hutson said there were indications that people in her department helped the fugitives escape.
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
And if Game 6 was any indication, the chase might not be far away.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Soriano said forming the Fire Safe Council over the span of a month is an indication of strong community building.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
If what happened to Clark in her first season is any indication of what’s coming, Bueckers is a target.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
And if Game 6 was any indication, the chase might not be far away.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Soriano said forming the Fire Safe Council over the span of a month is an indication of strong community building.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
If what happened to Clark in her first season is any indication of what’s coming, Bueckers is a target.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Attendees may be looking for clues as to whether the congressman, who turns 86 the next day, will decide to seek a 23rd full term in 2026.—
Josh Kurtz,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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This database, however, didn’t include any clues about who owns the data or where it may have been gathered from.—
Matt Burgess,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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He’s hosted several world leaders for Oval Office sit downs, including most recently Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected, in part, for his tough talk against Trump’s suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The suggestion was that Bentancur would be offered a new deal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Unlike thunderstorms or frontal boundaries, clear air turbulence offers no visual cues and limited time for pilots to respond.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Actively sense and observe gut cues and signals from your surroundings.—
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir,
Time,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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