betokened

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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Verb
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
  • Cats then approached and indicated the object as often as dogs and children did.
    Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.
    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.
    Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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  • The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 June 2026
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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