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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
The census data helps county applications for state or federal funding because population growth indicates an area’s expansion and financial needs for more infrastructure, Breitzke said.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The poll indicates that women are particularly likely to see wages as a pain point.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The number indicates that the address is 33 Royal Street.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the language from Sony's announcement indicates the whole joint venture will likely wind down completely.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
That could mean a stand of pines, a glade near a creek, or anywhere moss grows, which usually indicates the right balance of shade and moisture.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
That by no means indicates that is definitely where the Mavericks will build, but until the March 8 resolution there was no point considering the City Hall site as a possible option.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The source indicates this is particularly crucial for the institution at large.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The poll indicates that women are particularly likely to see wages as a pain point.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The number indicates that the address is 33 Royal Street.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the language from Sony's announcement indicates the whole joint venture will likely wind down completely.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
That could mean a stand of pines, a glade near a creek, or anywhere moss grows, which usually indicates the right balance of shade and moisture.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
That by no means indicates that is definitely where the Mavericks will build, but until the March 8 resolution there was no point considering the City Hall site as a possible option.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, Fox’s recent return to Instagram—and her Oscars night out on the town—hints that the star’s Hollywood hiatus might be coming to an end.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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