betokened

Definition of betokenednext
past tense of betoken
as in indicated
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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  • The respondents indicated that the federal activity is being nearly universally felt, with 90% of partners saying they've been impacted, 90% saying fear or stress was affecting operations and 72% reporting staffing absenteeism, Meet Minneapolis said.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The sheriff indicated Guthrie takes critical prescription medication, which could prove fatal if not taken within 24 hours.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
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  • The design is meant to reorient us, to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants, a creature still misunderstood, vilified and hunted for its cataclysmic-like ability to reshape land, and sometimes communities.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Claude Cowork is meant to be like an AI colleague, with the ability to read files, organize folders and draft documents on your behalf.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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