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
But for outside observers and former military officials, those calls and conversations are an indication of a troubling disquiet within the ranks.
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
So far, there are no indications that talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire into a full diplomatic agreement will successfully prevent Iran from pursuing uranium enrichment.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Her wallet, keys, and phone were still in the house, and there’s no indication that the kidnappers intended to rob the house.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, there is no indication that Palomar medical group’s recent technology difficulties were caused by a cyber attack.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Tom Bowman, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
So far, there are no indications that talks with Iran to extend the ceasefire into a full diplomatic agreement will successfully prevent Iran from pursuing uranium enrichment.
—Ioana Emy Matesan, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Her wallet, keys, and phone were still in the house, and there’s no indication that the kidnappers intended to rob the house.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, there is no indication that Palomar medical group’s recent technology difficulties were caused by a cyber attack.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Northrop Grumman’s shares F/A-XX design clues The F/A-XX program calls for a sixth-generation fighter to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and complement the F-35C Lightning II.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After starring in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel fans have been wondering where the character would go next, and in a new interview, Reynolds shared some hints.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The ballpark was full, runs were at a premium and when a cool breeze worked its way through the stadium in the late innings Saturday night, there was the slightest hint of October.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of them, including polka-dot prints and minimalist shapes, take cues from the season’s major fashion trends.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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And now, experts are taking this cue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Focus on one idea and carry it through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Barnes and Imam had been trading ideas with a scholar named Andrew Willard Jones, whose work focussed on the model of Christendom found in, say, High Middle Ages France, where society was organized around its relationship with the Church.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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