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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
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The forecast indicates that the phenomenon should move across the sea until Sunday, also affecting the coast of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Anderson explained that because certain retailers, such as Walmart, contract their turkeys well in advance, the price for customers might be much lower than the market currently indicates.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The possibility indicates an overall lack of demand for electric trucks.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The preliminary investigation indicates the driver entered the freeway at Genesee Avenue traveling at a high rate of speed, CHP Officer Michael Wessendorf said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Preliminary information indicates the shootings are unrelated, said police spokeswoman Alyssa Arcand.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Additionally, the study indicates that 80% of magistrate judges throughout North Carolina do not possess a law degree.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The forecast indicates that the phenomenon should move across the sea until Sunday, also affecting the coast of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo.
—CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Anderson explained that because certain retailers, such as Walmart, contract their turkeys well in advance, the price for customers might be much lower than the market currently indicates.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The possibility indicates an overall lack of demand for electric trucks.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The preliminary investigation indicates the driver entered the freeway at Genesee Avenue traveling at a high rate of speed, CHP Officer Michael Wessendorf said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Preliminary information indicates the shootings are unrelated, said police spokeswoman Alyssa Arcand.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
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That means that the lowest-income families would be affected the least.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This tells us that if P being true implies Q being true, then Q being false implies P also must be false.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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The movie implies the 49th Missile Defense Battalion failed to intercept the missile.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 3rd House is ruled by Scorpio, which denotes a need for truth in all communication.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the northern portion of the eyewall began moving ashore earlier on Tuesday morning, landfall signifies the moment when a hurricane's center crosses the shore onto land.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the Variety interview, Shakira noted that Bad Bunny's ascension signifies the rise of Spanish-language pop around the world.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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