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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
Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Arizona Revised Statute 5-573 indicates that those who win prizes over $100,000 can stay request to remain permanently anonymous.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
And just for our audience, when what – yields going up indicates people are selling treasuries.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian officials said that preliminary information indicates cluster munitions were used in the attack.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
The formation of quantum droplets indicates that something highly unusual is happening at such low densities.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Arizona Revised Statute 5-573 indicates that those who win prizes over $100,000 can stay request to remain permanently anonymous.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
And just for our audience, when what – yields going up indicates people are selling treasuries.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian officials said that preliminary information indicates cluster munitions were used in the attack.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
The formation of quantum droplets indicates that something highly unusual is happening at such low densities.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Note that the correlation 1D_5D denotes the correlation between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The holiday also signifies the end of summer and falls on the weekend of Riverfest and the Western & Southern WEBN fireworks, Cincinnati's annual end-of-season extravaganza.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bottom Line Target stock is trading at a significant discount, but this gap signifies weak growth, narrow margins, and a consistent history of underperformance during downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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