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as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denote
Looking at the number of long attacking throw-ins — denoted as ones into the penalty area starting in the attacking quarter of the pitch — as a share of all throws in that zone, there has been a year-on-year increase, reaching 17 per cent this season.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Astrologically, a Full Moon in Scorpio denotes change.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Th asterisk denotes the movie’s subtitle *The New Avengers, which the movie’s ragtag group of Winter Soldier, Ghost, John Walker, Alexei Shostakov and Yelena Belova represents.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 May 2025
That asterisk in the title of Marvel’s Thunderbolts* denotes the filmmakers’ hidden motives.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 May 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Astrologically, a Full Moon in Scorpio denotes change.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Th asterisk denotes the movie’s subtitle *The New Avengers, which the movie’s ragtag group of Winter Soldier, Ghost, John Walker, Alexei Shostakov and Yelena Belova represents.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 May 2025
That asterisk in the title of Marvel’s Thunderbolts* denotes the filmmakers’ hidden motives.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
Verb
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Veteran Tribute This year’s AMAs signified a major leap in location and time of year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Generally, during the summer months, dew points of 55 degrees or lower indicate a dry and comfortable feel.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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That study, which reviewed data from 2009 to 2014, indicated that 8.7 million U.S. children – or roughly 1 in 8 – lived with a parent, or parents, with substance use disorder.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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The band sued Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar, last July, alleging that the use of the Ill Communication song falsely implied that Beastie Boys endorsed Chili’s.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Unlike his small-time Israeli rivals, the placards implied, Netanyahu was a savvy statesman who punched above his weight on the international stage, thanks to his unaccented English oratory and ability to inveigle the world’s most powerful people.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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