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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
In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.
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Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Warsh didn’t elaborate beyond what the projections and policy statement indicated.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
While small, low-quality studies have indicated that maggot therapy is safe and effective at wound debridement, robust trials and evidence are lacking.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Gandon indicated that this could be rolled out across the Estée Lauder Cos.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
In total, 81 individuals were captured across the two sites, including juveniles, adult males, and pregnant adult females, which indicated a self-sustaining population.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Officials indicated that roadway closures may persist as weather conditions and smoke patterns shift.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Air Force has indicated the full investigation could take up to six months to complete.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Warsh didn’t elaborate beyond what the projections and policy statement indicated.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
While small, low-quality studies have indicated that maggot therapy is safe and effective at wound debridement, robust trials and evidence are lacking.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Gandon indicated that this could be rolled out across the Estée Lauder Cos.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
In total, 81 individuals were captured across the two sites, including juveniles, adult males, and pregnant adult females, which indicated a self-sustaining population.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Officials indicated that roadway closures may persist as weather conditions and smoke patterns shift.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The Air Force has indicated the full investigation could take up to six months to complete.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The company also hinted that additional brand collaborations, including a future luxury partnership, are in development and will be revealed soon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted Wednesday that the opening could be delayed while downplaying any concerns.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Dunlap launched an insurgent campaign to challenge Golden in 2025, prompting a backlash from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Democratic lawmakers and operatives who suggested Dunlap could not win the rural, conservative-leaning seat.—
James A. Downs,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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