betokens

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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  • The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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  • Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California’s 40th Congressional District.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 3 June 2026
  • Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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  • In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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