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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  • However, Fazio notes that some vitamin supplementation, like with iron, should only be used in specific cases and otherwise avoided unless clearly indicated by a professional.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
  • As part of their warnings, AI leaders have also indicated that entirely new jobs will surface with the AI boom.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Ryan Poles’ first major move as Bears general manager signified his willingness to tear down the Bears roster in a rebuild.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, Labor Day signified that school would start soon.
    Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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  • This meant having a base in the Bahamas, where the Lewis family have their Albany resort.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Two and a half years ago, Ashish Jha was the White House’s COVID-19 response coordinator, a job that meant getting as much of the country as possible on board with the federal government’s approach to public health.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Betokened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokened. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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