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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
While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This indicated that these sediment cores could indeed identify areas where human remains were located at a site, Meyer-Kaiser said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Richard Wartenberg had been living in Independence since 2005, public records indicated.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The prices given are those indicated by state tax stamps required on all deeds.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent reports had indicated Cruise was not taking the breakup with De Armas well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office welcomed the ICRC's public condemnation but indicated the potential complicity of the group's workers on the ground.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This indicated that these sediment cores could indeed identify areas where human remains were located at a site, Meyer-Kaiser said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Richard Wartenberg had been living in Independence since 2005, public records indicated.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The prices given are those indicated by state tax stamps required on all deeds.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent reports had indicated Cruise was not taking the breakup with De Armas well.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office welcomed the ICRC's public condemnation but indicated the potential complicity of the group's workers on the ground.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
Verb
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Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The iCBT group showed large reductions in social anxiety compared to the control group, with effect sizes that denoted very strong effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Platner’s former political director, Genevieve McDonald, accused Platner of knowing what the tattoo signified in a Facebook post, according to news reports.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Steven Godfrey, a college football insider, has suggested that Swinney and the Arkansas Razorbacks could be an interesting match.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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