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 one-paragraph notice of appeal does not offer any indications as to the legal arguments Hankison's defense team plans to make to justify a reversal of the conviction and sentence.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Colonel Lee Sung-jun, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, told South Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency that the South has not observed any indication of the North removing its own loudspeakers so far.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
If the last few practices are any indication, the Jets’ offense could use the extra work.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The authors highlight the fact that US tide gauges don't show any indication of an acceleration in the rate of sea level rise while ignoring the fact that global satellite measures clearly do.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Colonel Lee Sung-jun, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, told South Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency that the South has not observed any indication of the North removing its own loudspeakers so far.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
If the last few practices are any indication, the Jets’ offense could use the extra work.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
The authors highlight the fact that US tide gauges don't show any indication of an acceleration in the rate of sea level rise while ignoring the fact that global satellite measures clearly do.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Brown crossword clue, featured as 12 Down in the USA Today Crossword on August 2, 2025.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But some parts of the country could feel a slight hint of autumn in the air over the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the long sleeves, which are also a major part of the design, evoke a hint of tastefulness.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One cue Stewart likes to give clients is to think of their pelvis as a bucket filled with water.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
11 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump was taking cues from Elon Musk, who seemed inclined to shelve the plan to put Americans back on the lunar surface and focus instead on an all-out sprint to Mars.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wood fostered a creative and fun-loving environment at WEBN, encouraging innovative ideas and pranks.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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That’s both a smart idea and a potentially troubling idea.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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