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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 respondents indicated that the federal activity is being nearly universally felt, with 90% of partners saying they've been impacted, 90% saying fear or stress was affecting operations and 72% reporting staffing absenteeism, Meet Minneapolis said.
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Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The sheriff indicated Guthrie takes critical prescription medication, which could prove fatal if not taken within 24 hours.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Pohlad indicated additions to the 2026 roster before the season begins are still a possibility.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Nothing indicated either had to do with the abduction of the 84-year-old Guthrie.
—Clara Migoya, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Data provided by Mansfield indicated that the development would generate roughly 12,200 new vehicle trips per day across its north and south properties, based on national estimates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Texas could change that math if Paxton is the nominee; Schumer has indicated Democrats could then take a real shot at the general election.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Police previously said that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler while pulling the two girls on a sled.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Public records and neighbors indicated the couple had two children, including a 13-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The sheriff indicated Guthrie takes critical prescription medication, which could prove fatal if not taken within 24 hours.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Pohlad indicated additions to the 2026 roster before the season begins are still a possibility.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Nothing indicated either had to do with the abduction of the 84-year-old Guthrie.
—Clara Migoya, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Data provided by Mansfield indicated that the development would generate roughly 12,200 new vehicle trips per day across its north and south properties, based on national estimates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Texas could change that math if Paxton is the nominee; Schumer has indicated Democrats could then take a real shot at the general election.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Police previously said that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler while pulling the two girls on a sled.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Public records and neighbors indicated the couple had two children, including a 13-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
Verb
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It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The design is meant to reorient us, to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants, a creature still misunderstood, vilified and hunted for its cataclysmic-like ability to reshape land, and sometimes communities.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Claude Cowork is meant to be like an AI colleague, with the ability to read files, organize folders and draft documents on your behalf.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bridgerton’s showrunner hinted that Season 5 of Netflix’s Regency-era romance will follow either Eloise or Francesca Bridgerton.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Swift has, however, hinted that her guest list will be quite large, and that one of her famous friends will almost definitely perform at the reception.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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