as in clues
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 indications
Early indications are that the 49ers are planning on elevating Ji’Ayir Brown as a starter ahead of Pinnock at one safety spot along with Sigle and using Mustapha on a limited snap count.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
At the time, there were indications that dress shoes and boot sales continued to gain traction.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent reforms have been passed that aim to reduce litigation and fraud within the insurance industry, and early indications are that these reforms are having a positive impact on insurance premiums.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
As great as 2024 was for Tate McRae, 2025 seems by all indications to be an even bigger year for the still-rising pop star.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Qualified respondents will receive detailed specifications, photos, and logistical information after receipt of their indications of interest.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The data track earlier indications based on calls to Wisconsin's 211 helpline in the early aftermath of the storm.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
At Pixar, the solution was not the absence of structure but the right kind of structure—round tables, open seating, visible indications that every voice mattered.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
All indications early are that Conley will remain in his role as the starting point guard.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
At the time, there were indications that dress shoes and boot sales continued to gain traction.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent reforms have been passed that aim to reduce litigation and fraud within the insurance industry, and early indications are that these reforms are having a positive impact on insurance premiums.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
As great as 2024 was for Tate McRae, 2025 seems by all indications to be an even bigger year for the still-rising pop star.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Qualified respondents will receive detailed specifications, photos, and logistical information after receipt of their indications of interest.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The data track earlier indications based on calls to Wisconsin's 211 helpline in the early aftermath of the storm.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
At Pixar, the solution was not the absence of structure but the right kind of structure—round tables, open seating, visible indications that every voice mattered.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
All indications early are that Conley will remain in his role as the starting point guard.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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Check back on the second Monday of every month for a new puzzle built on clues connected to scholarly articles available via JSTOR.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Others made suggestions on how to find someone who could be their guardian.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Mifsuds have invited the community to become a part of the menu curation process, by welcoming name suggestions for Six Spoke’s latest brews, like the Vernor Hazeway, a hazy IPA.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The front and rear ends call to mind the first-generation Ford GT, while its profile seems to have taken some cues from Koenigsegg’s distinctive design language.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Could the local police do something about the jarring purple light cues every time someone yelled?—
Betty Gilpin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The tartan motif featured severe horizontal and vertical lines, creating squares and including varying shades of muted red with hints of green.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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As Android Authority reports, hints of Nano Banana have appeared in the code for the Google app on Android.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also uncovered signs of immune and inflammation pathways involved in the disease, which could help guide treatment in the future.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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