indicates

present tense third-person singular of indicate
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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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Recent Examples of indicates Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision. Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver. News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026 Early polling indicates that most of Texas’ Republican voters are likely to back Paxton in November. Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 Levine’s letter indicates the board will instead discuss university governance issues. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Deputies said their preliminary investigation indicates the truck then turned into the path of the southbound Buick. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 June 2026 That Tesla’s California rides are offered through the same robotaxi app used in Texas indicates the company’s driverless ride-hailing efforts are still mostly about optics, Smith said. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 But the data indicates that much of the shift over that time period has been toward electric heating, while the number of homes relying on gas has increased only slightly. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 Given that the Mahnmal der Bewegung was destroyed right after World War II, this indicates that Mercker painted it during the Nazi era. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
  • This moment means a lot to me, man.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • As the title implies, things don’t go well.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 20 June 2026
  • Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.
    Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026

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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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