Thesaurus results for BETOKENING

betokening

verb

present participle of betoken

as in indicating

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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Scores typically range from 6 to 10, with higher numbers indicating more aggressive cancer.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Kate then watched as Lorente rang a bell, signifying the end of her cancer treatments.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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A step in the right direction Minnesota United is on the edge of the playoff picture, meaning Sporting didn’t exactly go toe to toe with an MLS powerhouse.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The virus spreads primarily through the droppings and saliva of infected birds, meaning seabirds and other species that gather in large groups are at a greater risk.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

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