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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
At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The administration, however, has indicated that because a ceasefire has been declared in the current conflict in Iran, the hostilities have ceased.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
As Weiss indicated in a call with staff earlier Wednesday, CBS News leadership is in the process of looking to add new hires.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In the June 2 primary election for Los Angeles County Assessor, incumbent Jeffrey Prang was leading the field, semi-official returns from Tuesday night, June 2, indicated.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Reports indicated there was infighting in his administration as cybersecurity experts clashed with officials committed to deregulating AI.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, after a 4-0 Hurricanes win that was somehow more lopsided than the score indicated, that lone postseason loss seemed a whole lot farther than five days in the rear-view.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Initial reports incorrectly indicated the vehicle had crashed into a ditch.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The administration, however, has indicated that because a ceasefire has been declared in the current conflict in Iran, the hostilities have ceased.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
As Weiss indicated in a call with staff earlier Wednesday, CBS News leadership is in the process of looking to add new hires.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In the June 2 primary election for Los Angeles County Assessor, incumbent Jeffrey Prang was leading the field, semi-official returns from Tuesday night, June 2, indicated.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Reports indicated there was infighting in his administration as cybersecurity experts clashed with officials committed to deregulating AI.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, after a 4-0 Hurricanes win that was somehow more lopsided than the score indicated, that lone postseason loss seemed a whole lot farther than five days in the rear-view.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Initial reports incorrectly indicated the vehicle had crashed into a ditch.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 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
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In Sunday’s video, Bovino implied Mullin was not cut out for the job, mocking his family’s plumbing business.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The stock has had time to settle, and options implied volatility, while perhaps still modestly elevated post-earnings.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Wyle hinted that fans can expect a change in weather in the new season.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The Judgment Day still has some juice left, but over the past few months especially, WWE has hinted that the ensemble of characters cannot coexist with Perez, Morgan and Rodriguez all still in it.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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
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All of the artists who have pulled out suggested they were misled about the event’s political associations.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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It's also suggested that our four giant planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune — gradually shifted into their current orbits due to a series of interactions with one another's gravity.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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