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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
Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.
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Rafael Perez, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Evidence indicates the shooting took place near where the man was found, according to the incident report.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Törnberg thinks TikTok’s growth, in particular, indicates another interesting shift.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
That indicates that hotels will see an increase in activity from the World Cup, although a modest one.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Amid several high-profile attacks against Jews globally, a new report indicates antisemitic assaults in the United States reached record levels in 2025.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This acceptance indicates that Radiant’s application is complete enough for the agency to begin a detailed technical evaluation of the facility’s design, safety protocols, and operational programs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
This consistency strongly indicates that footwear technology is not merely a contributing factor, but a necessary one at the current limits of human performance.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Rafael Perez, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Evidence indicates the shooting took place near where the man was found, according to the incident report.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Törnberg thinks TikTok’s growth, in particular, indicates another interesting shift.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
That indicates that hotels will see an increase in activity from the World Cup, although a modest one.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Amid several high-profile attacks against Jews globally, a new report indicates antisemitic assaults in the United States reached record levels in 2025.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This acceptance indicates that Radiant’s application is complete enough for the agency to begin a detailed technical evaluation of the facility’s design, safety protocols, and operational programs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
This consistency strongly indicates that footwear technology is not merely a contributing factor, but a necessary one at the current limits of human performance.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
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Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind, tulips require full sun, which means at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight a day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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The cancellation of the Louisiana event implies that there might be more uncertainty there than O’Neil has been willing to admit.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that quote implies the chaos always works in the opposite direction to the plan.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each color denotes the type of crime.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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De la Sanch, an assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, suggests the reemergence and spread of novel viruses like hantaviruses may be due to climate change, deforestation and urbanization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the evidence suggests the gun wasn't in his hands, but in a flimsy holder under his belt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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This rating signifies protection against wind, water, extreme temperatures, and blowing dust—essentially, all the environmental factors that would typically be a death sentence for more delicate electronics.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the world of flags, flying the Union Jack upside down literally signifies a situation of distress.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The asymmetry of the wear on the krakens’ jaws, meanwhile, hints that different parts of the animals’ brain were specialized for different tasks—a sign of advanced cognition in these invertebrates.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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