INDICATES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

indicates

verb

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 But the company’s research indicates that 60 million Americans are actively seeking more protein in their diet. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026 Other research indicates that a student’s high school GPA is a better predictor of college success than SAT scores. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Investors wanted more Even as Novo indicates stable operating margins, Monday’s announcement lacks the financial ambition the market wanted to see, Jacob Pedersen, investment strategist at Danish bank Middelfart Sparekasse, told CNBC. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 City feedback indicates horses could potentially return with a special-use permit and neighbor support, according to the listing materials. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 But the available reporting indicates that Dionicio and Goldstein used the same word and were both removed from the competition. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Blue shading indicates clear skies, while areas with gray shading and higher percentage numbers indicates a higher chance for clouds. — Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026 National polling indicates that the Iran war remains unpopular with Americans overall. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Verb

They’re rooted in a time and place that feels all too real, and this allows the monsters to parade their primitive might in a way that means something.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
If true, this means the nation is now capable of continuing to extend the lifespan of valuable spacecraft in space.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

Michelin has introduced a rating of wineries where one grape denotes a very good producer; two an excellent producer, and three an exceptional producer.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of denotes

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Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Research suggests that low ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside your cells, is associated with different forms of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, in women.

— Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

That new reticence signifies a change from when she was paid to share her life on TV.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of signifies

Verb

According to the rules of the game, Joker can only give his team members hints while the rest of the class watches and laughs at their stumbles.

— Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
While historians might argue that there is no contest, the question hints knowingly at the novelist’s counter-argument.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

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