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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
The modest moves indicate markets are taking the latest development in stride.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Recent reports indicated that their respective jobs, which keep them apart for long periods of time, could cause a strain in their relationship.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 June 2025
Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Recent reports indicated that their respective jobs, which keep them apart for long periods of time, could cause a strain in their relationship.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 22 June 2025
Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That meant buying physical books offered a legal workaround.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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Roughly 56% of analysts surveyed by FactSet have a buy rating on JPMorgan stock, and the average analyst consensus price target implies about 3% upside.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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As the name implies, the fog harp consists of a frame holding vertical wires with no criss-crossing horizontal ones.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Its counterpart are the equinoxes, which signify the beginning of spring and autumn.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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For external cleaning of your kitchen sink, Sandifer suggests using a disinfectant spray with a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to run over the faucet, handles, and surface area.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Which suggests to me that Magic, who is now part of the Dodgers’ ownership group, learned quite well from Dr. Buss.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Straight, even, smooth, and glossy hair denotes strength, harmony, and evenness of character, hearty affections, a clear head, and superior talents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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See Pitchfork London’s latest lineup below; new additions are denoted with an asterisk.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Creator Jenny Han has hinted that things may not always stay the same, much like Belly’s relationships with Jeremiah and Conrad.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Some design elements hint towards modernity, while others gesture towards a period piece a few decades in the past.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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