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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
However, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski indicated the situation is ultimately about federal funding decisions and how resources are allocated.
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Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office indicated that all of those earlier incidents had been cleared before the major 75-vehicle pileup unfolded nearby on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 216.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s China leadership has indicated that the company’s Shanghai gigafactory could play a significant role in advancing the mass production of humanoid robots, as the electric vehicle maker pivots toward artificial intelligence and robotics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Hur indicated in his email Tuesday that investigators were turned away from the site.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Fire officials said the initial report indicated a fire on the rear deck.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies tagged Assad for nine runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 13-7 loss that was more of a blowout than the final score indicated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But in Patterson Tuesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirske indicated the federal government would take the lead on any investigation into the shooting of Hernandez.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Initial reports indicated that the teenager had been stabbed during a fight near Bess Race Elementary School and had non-life threatening injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office indicated that all of those earlier incidents had been cleared before the major 75-vehicle pileup unfolded nearby on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 216.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Tesla’s China leadership has indicated that the company’s Shanghai gigafactory could play a significant role in advancing the mass production of humanoid robots, as the electric vehicle maker pivots toward artificial intelligence and robotics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Hur indicated in his email Tuesday that investigators were turned away from the site.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Fire officials said the initial report indicated a fire on the rear deck.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies tagged Assad for nine runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 13-7 loss that was more of a blowout than the final score indicated.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
But in Patterson Tuesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirske indicated the federal government would take the lead on any investigation into the shooting of Hernandez.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Initial reports indicated that the teenager had been stabbed during a fight near Bess Race Elementary School and had non-life threatening injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
Verb
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a similar law was passed in Utah, a school board member publicly posted a photo of a 16-year-old girl on social media and implied, without any basis, that the student was transgender.—
Mike Smith,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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This implied the Blackness of God, subverting cultural representations of the deity as white and possibly European.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today is meant for open minds and honest choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The festival dates back to 1949, and is meant to celebrate the heritage of Swedish immigrants who settled in the area.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The question comes after the two hinted about being in a relationship on social media last year.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lamont suggested Tuesday that about $100 million could be peeled away from the rebate program to increase aid to cities and towns.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump also suggested developments could be imminent on the Iran front.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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