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
Eddie Howe has given his strongest indication yet that Anthony Gordon is likely to leave Newcastle United this summer.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
And if Thursday night on social media was any indication, Broncos Country has indigestion.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
If history is any indication, the parcel tax measure on the June ballot has a good chance of being approved.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Past performance gives no indication of future results.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
And if Thursday night on social media was any indication, Broncos Country has indigestion.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
If history is any indication, the parcel tax measure on the June ballot has a good chance of being approved.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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This would be the only visible clue schools would have of anything amiss in Agan’s work history.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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The limited number of past outbreaks could offer clues about how the cruise ship passengers got sick — but doctors who have studied hantavirus said there’s more to learn.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Small adjustments made big differences, like increasing pocket sizes to better fit the tennis balls and, with Sabet’s suggestion, extending her coat to the floor.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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All of Amadeus’s contemporaneous stylistic and dialogue choices are a blast, but the series’ suggestion that this kind of guy is plaguing our present, too, feels the most timeless, and the most unsettling.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The straps, ruched toe and all-white styling moved the trend away from everyday city dressing and back toward the studio cues that made the ballerina flat recognizable in the first place.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Tangerine Dream When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets?—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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The solar system is estimated to be around 2 light-years wide, giving you an idea of just how far astronomers consider our cosmic backyard to extend.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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