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denoting

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verb

present participle of denote

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Recent Examples of denoting
Verb
Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s. Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 The car is now known as the 718—a reference to the Porsche that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960—with the Boxster and Cayman names denoting the vehicle’s body style. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 Streamlining communication and clearly denoting important or urgent information can go a long way in helping families navigate a sea of information. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant. Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025 Or maybe the font is just denoting the cloistered lives of the people at this film’s center. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025 Villages where land ownership required a lord to possess legal papers denoting their claim also increased the possibility of an uprising. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025 Starting with a small rooftop farm, Eeki, a name derived from the Japanese word ikigai, denoting life’s true purpose, is focused on sustainable farming practices. Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 To determine this, WalletHub graded 23 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for pets and pet owners, per the study. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
  • Johnson's dig at the team's ability to move the ball through the air is very indicative of how things have gone since the season opener.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This kind of wear is indicative of chewing hard, mechanically challenging foods such as tubers, seeds, fungi and fruit pits.
    Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?
    Big Think, Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The quarterback held his arm gingerly against his body, indicating a potential collarbone or shoulder injury.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In the three-way race that followed, Cuomo’s support climbed to 33 percent, indicating that many of Adams’ former voters migrated to him—while Mamdani’s overall numbers held steady.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Manicurist Brittney Boyce, Fox's go-to nail artist, mimicked that deep red color on the star's nails—with a modern, reflective cats-eye texture.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Adding reflective tape to costumes or bags, wearing bright colors and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can help drivers see trick-or-treaters.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The series sticks with the timeline of Muschietti's movies rather than King's book, meaning the original Losers Club encounter with It takes place in 1989 rather than 1958, and the final battle in 2016 rather than 1985.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • That being said, the Consumer Price Index has followed an almost identical trajectory from Q420 to the most recent figures, meaning spending is merely in line with inflation.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The bank upgraded BioAge to buy from neutral on Wednesday, doubling its 12-month price target on the stock to $10 from $5, implying 89% upside from Tuesday’s close.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Asked whether he had been approached about reconstruction efforts in Gaza, Alabbar said no, and that Emaar would not be interested, implying that Israel should be responsible for rebuilding the territory, to applause from the audience.
    Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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