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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betokens
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Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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For many, that means constant worry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
12 Apr. 2026
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This Spanish name signifies beauty.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2026
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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