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 Homeland Security has indicated that getting the wall built is a priority. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Investors were keeping a close watch on this listing as a strong debut would have indicated appetite for new large-scale public issues such as Jio Platforms and the National Stock Exchange. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Northrop Grumman has pitched its MRV as the first robotic spacecraft capable of repairing, relocating and upgrading satellites in orbit, and Warden indicated the MRV will become operational in 2027 after orbital positioning and testing. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 That’s true regarding Pavia, who media reports indicated earned millions of dollars in a sixth season of college football last fall. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026 In the end, Spain denied Messi a second consecutive World Cup title in what the 39-year-old has indicated will be the final World Cup appearance of his career. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026 The investigation The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has not indicated that foul play was involved in Wells' death. — Elise Gregg, NPR, 20 July 2026 Focusing on elections Trump indicated while speaking to reporters during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office on Tuesday that elections will be the primary focus of his address. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 July 2026

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Verb

Despite its correction, EWZ remains in a cyclical bull trend as defined by the weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which provides support for the uptrend aligned with former resistance near $34.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
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

Definition of denoted

Verb

His team also collapses down the stretch and even though its not implied, the link is obvious that Mayfield’s health is a contributing factor.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
But the inference is that the rankings implied where the quarterbacks stood entering 2026.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026

Definition of implied

Verb

For some, this might have meant sitting in a compact defensive block to contain energy, while others rested on the ball, retaining possession and moving around the opposition.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Emergency orders meant for rare situations are becoming a permanent tool as load outpaces supply.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of meant

Verb

LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of hinted

Verb

Text messages suggested d4vd had manipulated Celeste, even after their breakup in November 2024, the prosecution wrote.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Clark suggested Cannon re-edit and overdub the recording with the stronger bass drums that would become Cannon’s trademark sound and nickname inspiration.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

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