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
Earlier Sunday, police said that there is no indication the attack was terror-related.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The family returned home heartbroken and frustrated, with no DNA testing conducted and no indication that the remains—or any other evidence—had been preserved or examined.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
However, from all indications, Miller’s injury isn’t believed to be a long-term issue.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Strengthen your financial profile Before issuing you a loan, a reputable lender will want some indication of how well your business is performing.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The family returned home heartbroken and frustrated, with no DNA testing conducted and no indication that the remains—or any other evidence—had been preserved or examined.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
However, from all indications, Miller’s injury isn’t believed to be a long-term issue.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Strengthen your financial profile Before issuing you a loan, a reputable lender will want some indication of how well your business is performing.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Elite politics has become so opaque under his rule that pundits look for any clue for China’s direction – from parsing Xi’s words for their real meaning to assessing the color of his hair.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's elections could hold clues to how Americans view this pivotal moment in the country, and reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each party's position one year away from the consequential 2026 midterm elections.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Heidi Klum kept fans guessing all day with hints about her 2025 Halloween costume.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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And indeed, Tourneur and Lewton were masters of suggestion, partially because of the Hays Code, and partially because of their low budgets.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jordan gets an opportunity to correct Mike’s false onscreen suggestion that type-one diabetes has to do with eating habits.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Exercise is another powerful cue for your body clock and an excellent way to improve sleep quality.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Light from the sun serves as the external cue to resynchronize the master clock.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Seven decades later, these ideas are mainstream in both Israeli and US discourse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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One idea that still looks elegant but adds a little something-something?—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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