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 hotel association said that even though initial indications are bad, things could still get better.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
There are also zero indications here that part of this show will take place in modern day, after the events of The Boys’ finale, which saw the death of Homelander and the return of Vought taking control over supes once again.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
According to Forristall, the decision to extend the closure for the third year in 2025 came from within the industry, based on indications that things were trending in the right direction.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
So investors will be looking for indications about what the growth outlook is from here.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
There are also zero indications here that part of this show will take place in modern day, after the events of The Boys’ finale, which saw the death of Homelander and the return of Vought taking control over supes once again.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
According to Forristall, the decision to extend the closure for the third year in 2025 came from within the industry, based on indications that things were trending in the right direction.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
So investors will be looking for indications about what the growth outlook is from here.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Earlier transcriptomic work had already offered a clue about what that toolkit contains.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The palate is chewy and flavorful, with caramel, toffee, peanut brittle, cinnamon, clove, and hints of dark cherry and orange peel.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There is even, perhaps, a hint of incestuous desire.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Luckey has one possible answer to that problem in his suggestion that the United States put more emphasis on giving allies the wherewithal to defend themselves.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Your hands are another way to pick up on hydration cues.—
Sophia Dyer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia said KC was more aggressive against the Mariners and catcher Carter Jensen took cues from Perez in the game’s biggest moments.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Each of these casserole ideas starts with ground beef, which is hearty, filling, warm, and perfectly cozy for chilly winter months.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Oman is in talks with Iran to implement a system for charging ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz — an idea flatly rejected by the US, suggesting that no immediate end to the war is in sight.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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