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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
The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The report also indicated that officers had attempted to check with Culleton at his Wakefield home to see if he had been served the restraining order, but could not find or contact him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
General manager Andrew Berry indicated a QB battle could be in store before the Browns determine a starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general — like all other division heads — though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Initial data indicated that the program was effective at limiting recidivism.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This week, the state’s Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services fire danger map indicated the southern two-thirds of the state was either in a high, or very high, risk of fire.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Federal crash data indicated that Waymo vehicles were involved in at least 202 crashes in Arizona between 2021 and 2024, from minor scrapes to 31 crashes that resulted in injuries, the Arizona’s Family news outlet reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Osta indicated there are no increases planned for the foreseeable future.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
The report also indicated that officers had attempted to check with Culleton at his Wakefield home to see if he had been served the restraining order, but could not find or contact him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
General manager Andrew Berry indicated a QB battle could be in store before the Browns determine a starter.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general — like all other division heads — though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Initial data indicated that the program was effective at limiting recidivism.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
This week, the state’s Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services fire danger map indicated the southern two-thirds of the state was either in a high, or very high, risk of fire.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Federal crash data indicated that Waymo vehicles were involved in at least 202 crashes in Arizona between 2021 and 2024, from minor scrapes to 31 crashes that resulted in injuries, the Arizona’s Family news outlet reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Osta indicated there are no increases planned for the foreseeable future.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
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In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the legal representatives also urged Orlins to respect other contestants, and implied that her political posts were harming other contestants.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors also said Unick implied Sarah had been assaulted and killed by someone else later that night.—
Maria Aguilar Prieto,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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She and Guthrie's cohost, Craig Melvin, were meant to join NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics press team in Milan, but stayed behind to hold down the fort in Savannah's stead.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kim on Wednesday hinted more military hardware may be shown off in the coming days.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Well, Tommy is back in Birmingham, and has been hinted, a time jump is very much afoot.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The resolution carried no legal implications but signified a growing discontent among GOP lawmakers against the president’s economic policies.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her initial answer signified a momentary breaking point within the Democratic field as others in the race voiced their disagreement.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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