INDICATED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

indicated

verb

past tense of indicate

as in denoted

to serve as a sign or symptom of his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

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as in implied

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 indicated Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her morning news briefing that experts had indicated that the hurricane was not likely to touch land. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 Ellison indicated separately on Monday that the deal will likely be finalized in the next two weeks. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 State police said the preliminary investigation by its homicide unit indicated that Moorhead had been crouched close to the ground in an open field, hunting, when Soto passed by with a man and two children. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Aside from the two schools making some money, there were other benefits to playing a game in England, Yormark indicated. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Charlotte leaders on Monday lambasted the state as a bad faith partner but indicated the financial pressure campaign might be an insurmountable obstacle. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 Woodley, who recently won the first Emmy of her career at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for her performance in the Hulu series Paradise, has previously indicated this relationship was a difficult one for her. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Ohio was more competitive against Nebraska in Week 1 than the 49-21 final score indicated. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Monday's injury report indicated that guard Christian Mahogany (hip) and Miller (knee) would not have practiced. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated

Verb

Notable injuries will be denoted for affected players but may not be updated immediately.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In their view, the image separating the letters Π and Ι from Λ, Α, Τ and Ο denoted two separate words.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of denoted

Verb

Readers are meant to assume that the author does not think the way the pastor does.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Questions over how reform should go Schwesig and others in the governing parties have cast doubt on aspects of the federal government’s reform agenda, which is meant to bolster a chronically sluggish economy.

— Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of meant

Verb

Meiner hinted the city might have to take legal action to settle the bridge issue.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
An official release date for the sandals is yet to be determined, but Lopez hinted that there will be multiple versions of the collaboration to come.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hinted

Verb

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, the track signified that Vaundy’s songwriting is still very much evolving.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Crucially, the moment signified a major thaw in the strained relations between India and China, and this bilateral reconciliation is perhaps the most significant geopolitical byproduct of the summit.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of signified

Verb

Many social media users suggested Pearman may have missed the point of the somber experience of visiting a living memorial where one of history’s greatest atrocities occurred.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Earlier reports suggested that anywhere from five to seven actors could screen test, while other estimates put the number in the teens.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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