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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
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.
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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
So far, more than half of governors have indicated their intent to participate, mostly in Republican states.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This indicated the launch ended in failure, according to the reports.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
But that’s simply not the case with a TV pilot, which, as Gellar indicated, is just the first crack at establishing the template for the series.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Laufey has indicated an upcoming collaboration with Liu, though details have not been released.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The way different political factions responded to these two events indicated an unspoken, and chilling, tolerance for aggression.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
For Cindy, her fiancé's actions indicated how afraid Mendoza Hernandez must have been.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
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
So far, more than half of governors have indicated their intent to participate, mostly in Republican states.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This indicated the launch ended in failure, according to the reports.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
But that’s simply not the case with a TV pilot, which, as Gellar indicated, is just the first crack at establishing the template for the series.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Laufey has indicated an upcoming collaboration with Liu, though details have not been released.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The way different political factions responded to these two events indicated an unspoken, and chilling, tolerance for aggression.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
For Cindy, her fiancé's actions indicated how afraid Mendoza Hernandez must have been.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 8 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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The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The chat room was on fire, because Magnus Carlsen had lost to the kid—Hans Niemann—and then implied that Hans had cheated.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2007, Morganroth — then known by her birth name April McClellan — was charged with cashing a $5,000 welfare check in Arizona meant for her brother, according to court documents.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The security gates are meant to be a neat assembly line, not a five-car pileup.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as the draft gets into the later rounds, Berry has hinted Cleveland could take a swing on another young signal-caller.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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During an appearance on his show last week, Kent hinted that the Jewish state was behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 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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The architect Norman Foster suggested a glass roof and a glass spire, while the landscape artist and architect Clément Willemin recommended adding a roof garden with wildflowers.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some fans have already suggested an adaptation of Luigi's Mansion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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