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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Note landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that flash across the screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Give officers background clues about routines, favorite locations, past wandering episodes and favorite familiar landmarks to narrow the search area.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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