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
Humongous, but early indications suggest Smith is up for the job.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
However, there are indications that the project of building a Disney theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
But if day one is any indication, March Madness has plenty more surprises in store — and the path to perfection will only get narrower from here.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
It was prompted by the current resident, who learned about Daphne’s disappearance and became convinced that a pile of rocks and bricks in the backyard was suspicious and a possible indication of a secret grave, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
However, there are indications that the project of building a Disney theme park and resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
But if day one is any indication, March Madness has plenty more surprises in store — and the path to perfection will only get narrower from here.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
It was prompted by the current resident, who learned about Daphne’s disappearance and became convinced that a pile of rocks and bricks in the backyard was suspicious and a possible indication of a secret grave, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
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But one clue about Self’s thinking may have come in October.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Dragonfly will study Titan's surface, which could give scientists clues on whether or not the moon's hydrocarbon lakes and rivers hold molecules that are a precursor for life.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And further out in the disk, the astronomers have spotted a third, smaller break in the material—a tantalizing hint that matter there may have already collapsed into a planet closer to Saturn’s size.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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Following this discovery, astronomers found hints of an additional object closer to WISPIT 2, confirming this to be a planet using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the VLT Interferometer (VLTI).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As a result, bosses, parents and people in authority will listen to you and respect your suggestions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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The stock has fluctuated in recent months and is down 4% year to date amid mixed signals on earnings momentum, leaving investors closely watching for cues from Abel and his deputies at the upcoming shareholder meeting in early May.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Then there's evolutionary programming, which is a class of optimization algorithms that take their cues from natural selection.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This idea was unbearable, but watching her gasp for air was worse.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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What began as a risqué idea has grown into a cultural fixture in San Francisco, drawing skaters of all ages and backgrounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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