INDICATES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

indicates

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present tense third-person singular of indicate

as in means

to serve as a sign or symptom of his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

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as in implies

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 The other component to note is the 0-line, which indicates whether the MACD is positive or negative, and by how much. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Preliminary information indicates that the officer encountered the suspect. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 However, if your Karpatka is a little gummy towards the center, for me, that just indicates that it could have been baked longer. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 The poll indicates an 8-point shift toward Democrats among Texas voters since the 2024 election. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The scene in Caracas over the past week indicates that oil execs remain highly allergic to political risk. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The amount of time, money and resources being allocated to developing new cell and gene therapies indicates that the market will continue its rapid growth. — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The plea agreement indicates Mast reserved the right to appeal that ruling. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The report indicates fresh momentum in the labor market, a pivotal data point as the Federal Reserve mulls action to tame inflation. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Chelsea’s less selective approach to selling within the Premier League means Arsenal have sent £149million to their fellow Londoners, more than to any other domestic rivals.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Terrific—carry on with your chubby little juice grenades and tell your partner that love means never criticizing someone’s convenience foods.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

His latest book, Three Tenses, a well as his Pulitzer Prize finalist Same Bed Different Dreams, are complex without resorting to gimmicks or cheap obfuscation that implies depth.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Buckmaster also alleges that OpenAI mathematician Sébastien Bubeck pressured him to cut Alpöge as an author on his paper, which Buckmaster implies is because Alpöge worked for Anthropic.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of implies

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The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
In astronomy, an extremely red object frequently denotes a lot of dust, which can obscure its true nature.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of denotes

Verb

Cancer June 21 – July 22 A purchase could feel more personal than the price tag suggests.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
This sudden shift from drugs to body parts suggests that Father Joe may have been intended as a mini-series (or at the very least a comic book), having the freewheeling quality of ’the ’70s TV show Kung Fu.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop.

— James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of signifies

Verb

The fact Dodson and Gay played in the preseason finale hints that they could be released this weekend.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
One of the photos released shows the pair of friends-turned-secret-lovers in bed together, while another shot of them facing each other in a bathroom hints that there’s tension lingering.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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