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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
After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah's favor.
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Jessica Hill The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
State law also indicates that a rider can operate a low-speed electric bicycle on any roadway a traditional bike can use, including in bike lanes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Wash with cold water unless the tag indicates your activewear can withstand warm water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The most extreme category — hazards — indicates emergency conditions, while the least extreme — good — indicates that air pollution poses little or no risk to the public.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
An initial assessment of the data indicates that the area was once visited by a mix of animals like deer, as well as humans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah’s favor.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The report indicates Black, who was 53 at the time of the incident in October of 2016, was the subject of a welfare check requested by a person concerned about Black's desire to take his own life.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The beatdown on Alphabet shares came despite better-than-forecast revenue growth that indicates the company’s advertising sales are in no way being cannibalized by consumer adoption of AI, including its own Gemini AI chatbot and its AI Mode in Google Search.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Jessica Hill The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
State law also indicates that a rider can operate a low-speed electric bicycle on any roadway a traditional bike can use, including in bike lanes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Wash with cold water unless the tag indicates your activewear can withstand warm water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The most extreme category — hazards — indicates emergency conditions, while the least extreme — good — indicates that air pollution poses little or no risk to the public.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
An initial assessment of the data indicates that the area was once visited by a mix of animals like deer, as well as humans.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
After losing similar cases, the decision to tap Kelesis indicates the White House does not expect a ruling in Chattah’s favor.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The report indicates Black, who was 53 at the time of the incident in October of 2016, was the subject of a welfare check requested by a person concerned about Black's desire to take his own life.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The beatdown on Alphabet shares came despite better-than-forecast revenue growth that indicates the company’s advertising sales are in no way being cannibalized by consumer adoption of AI, including its own Gemini AI chatbot and its AI Mode in Google Search.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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What this means for global luxury The lesson of the Fire Horse year goes beyond its symbolism.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Analyst Seth Seifman's $320 price target implies that shares of AeroVironment could rally 31% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That denotes real cash generation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.—
Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet data from many large banks suggests lower-income consumers are still raising their spending, even if by not as much.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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At its core, though, authenticity suggests experiences that feel genuine rather than manufactured—places where daily life unfolds naturally, traditions aren’t staged for visitors, and commercial gloss hasn’t dulled a destination’s character.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ramadan signifies the month Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Brandeis University.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The application of the term arguably signifies less about a child than a system.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The drop in the price for the buildings hints that the property might suffer a drop in its assessed value.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than a month later, single-stair advocates are still waiting on that report — though a draft version obtained by CalMatters hints that the office may be considering a modest change to the state building code.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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