as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indication
The attack is the latest indication a trio of leading Democrats are willing to go negative in a governor’s race that lacks a clear frontrunner.
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Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Stiff competition Still, there is little indication that the American automaker is primed to catch up to BYD's sizeable lead in domestic and overseas sales.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
There is also not a clear indication of whether sugary drinks cause anxiety or if anxious teens are more inclined to drink them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Stiff competition Still, there is little indication that the American automaker is primed to catch up to BYD's sizeable lead in domestic and overseas sales.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
There is also not a clear indication of whether sugary drinks cause anxiety or if anxious teens are more inclined to drink them.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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The Chiting Formation, with its rich fossil-bearing sediments, may yet yield more clues about the creatures that inhabited Taiwan during the Pleistocene.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is this another hint for the new album?—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the above suggestion is adopted, the bad actors will not register.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another suggestion was requiring special sound-deadening balls, currently available, that lower the decibel levels considerably.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This year’s ceremony was not perfect, of course — there were some sound-production issues, there were some presenters with milquetoast bits (as always), and a few winners were played off the stage with cruelly abrupt music cues.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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In fact, stars have been taking cues from Hollywood history at precursor awards shows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If a chat turns noisy, start by naming your priority, then direct the proceedings confidently while leaving room for others’ ideas.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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An idea could be forming despite unbelievers.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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