indicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of indicate
1
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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2
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 Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations. — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base. — ABC News, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
  1. means
  2. implies
  3. denotes
  4. suggests
  5. signifies
  6. hints
Verb
  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of means
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  • The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of denotes
Verb
  • Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
    — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of hints

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