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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
The fossil is only made up of a few bones, but the length indicates that the dinosaur was likely a flier, said Steve Brusatte, a professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
There is a rearraignment scheduled for June 26, which indicates it's intended for Bolton to plead guilty.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Data indicates that beyond the public health issues, reducing restroom access frequently creates downstream costs that exceed the savings generated by closures.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
But the onset of El Niño, which is associated with warmer ocean temperatures, indicates the next one may be happening soon.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Globally, however, the new paper indicates that the most abundant lithium ore is called spodumene, a lithium-aluminum silicate (LiAl(SiO3)2).
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
There is a rearraignment scheduled for June 26, which indicates it's intended for Bolton to plead guilty.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Data indicates that beyond the public health issues, reducing restroom access frequently creates downstream costs that exceed the savings generated by closures.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
But the onset of El Niño, which is associated with warmer ocean temperatures, indicates the next one may be happening soon.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Globally, however, the new paper indicates that the most abundant lithium ore is called spodumene, a lithium-aluminum silicate (LiAl(SiO3)2).
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
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Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California’s 40th Congressional District.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That implies nearly 44% from Monday’s close.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Summer, and all the vacation days and potential travel that implies, is upon us.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
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Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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