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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Recent Examples of indicate
Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
All signs indicate that the theme of this summer is staying in, and the wine bar trend taking over TikTok right now confirms it.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Look for the first hints of color change to indicate a tomato is ready to harvest.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Roadwork underway to service new Costco Conceptual site plans indicated that Brighton would build two new roads running east from Meridian Road and two new roads running south from Lake Hazel.
—Rose Evans
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
All signs indicate that the theme of this summer is staying in, and the wine bar trend taking over TikTok right now confirms it.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Look for the first hints of color change to indicate a tomato is ready to harvest.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Roadwork underway to service new Costco Conceptual site plans indicated that Brighton would build two new roads running east from Meridian Road and two new roads running south from Lake Hazel.
—Rose Evans
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That means if companies do as Trump asks, then America can’t raise tariff revenue from them.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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The latest hike implies that 1.92 million bpd (or over 87%) of those cuts have now been unwound.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Later, it’s implied that the actual kidnapper was Manon, who has the same tattoo.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Today's the beginning of the Dry January campaign, signified by the color yellow.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Its streamlined profile, outsole made for smooth transitions (courtesy of the segmented crash pad), and midsole that adapts to your unique speed and stride are all elements that signify the brand’s devotion to high-quality craftsmanship.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Tracking is suggesting a five-day debut in the $100 million to $125 million range, but that that number could climb higher.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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That is fine if the average quality of those shots — denoted as xG per shot — is high.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Around the main pattern were entire sections of white tiles without any pattern, and they may have been used as smaller alcoves or to denote special arrangements of furniture or a bench, archaeologists said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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The Trump administration has since hinted that some trading partners might get more time for talks.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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Musk's recent support of Massie hints that the raging feud between the two is not over.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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