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as in signifying
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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as in implying
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 indicating
Trouvelot cuts into this degraded crater, indicating that the neighboring basin formed first.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Within 24 hours of the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, ships in the region’s waters found their navigation systems had gone haywire, erroneously indicating that the vessels were at airports, a nuclear power plant and on Iranian land.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
According to the county Registrar of Voters, Desmond pulled nomination papers on Thursday to run in the 48th Congressional District, the seat currently held by Issa, indicating an interest in running for the office.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Texas Democratic turnout significantly exceeded Republican participation in the primary, with Democrats recording a 19% turnout compared to Republicans’ 7% in Dallas County, potentially indicating enthusiasm for Democratic candidates rather than preference for a particular ideological stance[1].
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The long-term prospects of the war don’t spell improvement for the hotbed, with a report from Reuters indicating drone attacks could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz for months.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
When stepping near areas of quicksand, the ground may move, ripple, or subtly vibrate, indicating a lack of support below the surface.
—Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Bisig cut the ribbon indicating the courtroom's opening alongside Jefferson County Family Court Chief Judge Derwin Webb, Jefferson County Circuit Court Chief Judge Eric Haner and Jefferson District Court Chief Judge Jessica Moore.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
An Israeli official told the Times of Israel that the opening strikes were targeting Iranian regime sites and military facilities, likely indicating decapitation strikes.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Within 24 hours of the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, ships in the region’s waters found their navigation systems had gone haywire, erroneously indicating that the vessels were at airports, a nuclear power plant and on Iranian land.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
According to the county Registrar of Voters, Desmond pulled nomination papers on Thursday to run in the 48th Congressional District, the seat currently held by Issa, indicating an interest in running for the office.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Texas Democratic turnout significantly exceeded Republican participation in the primary, with Democrats recording a 19% turnout compared to Republicans’ 7% in Dallas County, potentially indicating enthusiasm for Democratic candidates rather than preference for a particular ideological stance[1].
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The long-term prospects of the war don’t spell improvement for the hotbed, with a report from Reuters indicating drone attacks could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz for months.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
When stepping near areas of quicksand, the ground may move, ripple, or subtly vibrate, indicating a lack of support below the surface.
—Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Bisig cut the ribbon indicating the courtroom's opening alongside Jefferson County Family Court Chief Judge Derwin Webb, Jefferson County Circuit Court Chief Judge Eric Haner and Jefferson District Court Chief Judge Jessica Moore.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
An Israeli official told the Times of Israel that the opening strikes were targeting Iranian regime sites and military facilities, likely indicating decapitation strikes.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicating
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Women everywhere rise up, signifying their sisterhood with black-ink mouth tattoos.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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The firm estimates that US airlines alone could face around $24 billion in additional fuel costs, implying fares might need to rise by roughly 11% to fully offset the increase.—
Scott Campbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The death certificate for Katherine Elizabeth Hartley, which was obtained by TMZ, includes a field denoting how the injury occurred.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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That we are meant to linger is made plain by the fine lines denoting individual camel hairs.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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General manager Dan Morgan told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the Panthers wanted to get younger at the backup QB spot, hinting that the end for 38-year-old Andy Dalton in Charlotte could be close.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur are hinting that their grunge band Hole is going to reunite.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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For reference, roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, meaning an effort to make up for that shortfall could quickly draw down the stockpile, according to Krishnamoorti.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Investors are bracing for a prolonged conflict, suggesting the oil spike may not be short-lived.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Taiwan China and Japan relations are currently particularly fraught, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting last year Japan might get involved if China invades Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Indicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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