betokens

Definition of betokensnext
present tense third-person singular of betoken
as in indicates
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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  • This indicates that today’s genetic bottleneck is a more modern occurrence instead of a long-term feature of Irish goat populations.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
  • And now, this—a new report indicates that Andrew has been banned from his favorite hobby and is no longer allowed to go horseback riding.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
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  • That means lower tax receipts for governments and extra strain on pension and healthcare systems as an ageing population grows and becomes dependent on a shrinking working population.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
  • When worker shortages slow down construction, the builders have to get extensions, which means more interest on a loan, which means more costs, Rodriguez and others said.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
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  • After a long winter, the third month of the year signifies the beginning of the end for cold-weather woes.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Ramadan signifies the month Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Brandeis University.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • That denotes real cash generation.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
    Erica De Bruin, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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