Synonyms of indicating

indicating

verb

present participle of indicate

1

as in signifying

to serve as a sign or symptom of

his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• signifying
• denoting
• meaning
• telling (of)
• pointing (to)
• betokening
• presaging
• foretelling
• bespeaking
• boding
• foreshowing

2

as in implying

to convey an idea indirectly

her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implying
• hinting
• suggesting
• referring
• alluding
• signifying
• intimating
• inferring
• pointing
• signaling
• insinuating
• mentioning
• signalizing
• smelling (of)
• smacking (of)
• adverting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announcing
• declaring
• proclaiming
• explaining
• describing
• elucidating
• spelling out
• delineating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indicating

People today in southeast Asia and Oceania carry the most Denisovan DNA, indicating that Denisovans interbred with modern humans in these areas tens of thousands of years ago. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

However, conviction is low, with market pricing on Tuesday indicating a 60% probability of a rate increase — a level generally considered a rule-of-thumb dividing line for whether the Fed will move on rates. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Other heavy-handed touches intrude on the film’s sophistication, such as the female protagonist of Jeremy’s novel being like a character trapped in her own existence, unsubtly indicating what Sofia is feeling. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Trump’s legal team submitted a four-page court filing in New York state court on Thursday, indicating the defense team is seeking an order requiring the attorney general’s office to identify and preserve any communications with Cohen. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

But that summer, bloodwork during a routine checkup revealed Chatting’s liver enzymes had soared to abnormal levels, indicating potential damage. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Additionally, the hoard contained both Arab and Anglo-Saxon coins, indicating the Vikings’ involvement in broader economic exchange between Europe and Southwest Asia during this period. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Among adult pedestrians killed in nighttime crashes, about a third had blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication; so did about 20% of those killed during the day. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

The outlet, citing Jordan’s foreign ministry, reported that a number of Jordanians ⁠were on ⁠the bus, with initial information indicating that some were killed and injured. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026