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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
In some areas, our simulations indicate the water depths would have exceeded 3 feet within hours.
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Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for American’s pilot union, the Allied Pilots Association, indicated in a statement the union had some openness to consolidation discussions.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But for now, both Amazon and Apple are indicating there will be no major changes.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators have not indicated any notion that the two incidents are connected, as both investigations remain ongoing.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for American’s pilot union, the Allied Pilots Association, indicated in a statement the union had some openness to consolidation discussions.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But for now, both Amazon and Apple are indicating there will be no major changes.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators have not indicated any notion that the two incidents are connected, as both investigations remain ongoing.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That means that all of the Navy ships currently in the Middle East can play a role in enforcing a blockade.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The warning means residents should avoid burning due to strong winds and low humidity levels.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The investment bank has a buy rating on Amazon and a $280 price target on shares, implying 12% upside from Thursday's close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The change in coma chemistry observed by the team implies that the internal chemistry of 3I/ATLAS differs from its external chemistry.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Because Zendaya plays young women, these women still have parents, and the actors cast to play her parents—which is to say her history, the expository reasons for her Blackness—typically flit in and out of the background, there to signify and do nothing else.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gaps between research and product As 420 – signifying April 20, a day celebrating cannabis culture – approaches each year, public attention turns toward the legal status of cannabis.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Allen has a general noise ordinance, but nothing specific to pickleball, which is what Kacines suggests.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Halperin suggests doing a tick check at the end of the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The orange tab was introduced in the 1960s and was used to denote more fashionable or experimental styles, Munnichs said, like bootcut.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Each color denotes the type of crime.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes after Madonna hinted that a new dance album would be coming in 2026 following her return to Warner Records nearly two decades after departing the label.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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In fact, Melton appeared to hint that Pulisic wasn't exactly faithful before walking back the claim.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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