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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 indicates
Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
This indicates a hard-kill approach that burns and destroys components instead of relying on electronic disruption.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Careful cleaning of fragments found at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in Germany indicates that pond turtle shells were used as small containers or scoop-like implements, news agency SWNS reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
While some research has shown that a surge in policing could deter crime, Memphis Police Department data indicates that crime had already been dropping steadily since 2023, hitting a 25-year low before the task force began its operations last fall.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The evidence indicates that this practice has gone on for a decade or longer.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The study further indicates that a significant share of workers perceive a gap between leadership expectations and employees’ day-to-day experiences (López, Rethinking Change Management, 2025).
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
This indicates a hard-kill approach that burns and destroys components instead of relying on electronic disruption.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Careful cleaning of fragments found at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in Germany indicates that pond turtle shells were used as small containers or scoop-like implements, news agency SWNS reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
While some research has shown that a surge in policing could deter crime, Memphis Police Department data indicates that crime had already been dropping steadily since 2023, hitting a 25-year low before the task force began its operations last fall.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
The wording of the order, co-sponsored by Brian Worrell, indicates that the summons was not only calling for testimony but for the release of body cam footage tied to that shooting, which Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden is withholding.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The evidence indicates that this practice has gone on for a decade or longer.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The study further indicates that a significant share of workers perceive a gap between leadership expectations and employees’ day-to-day experiences (López, Rethinking Change Management, 2025).
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
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For many, that means constant worry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And, as the title implies, Dunham delves deeper into her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and endometriosis diagnoses, which involved multiple surgeries and daily pain management, as well as a stint in rehab, brought on by an addiction to the anxiety medication Klonopin.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new midpoint implies 7% year-over-year growth.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In collaboration with global theatrical partners, the new premium large format (PLF) certification signifies a theater meets rigorous technical standards for the ultimate moviegoing experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most of those features run through the central touchscreen, which hints to how these downloads usually work.—
Sean Tucker,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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