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 Labor Department also revised up its numbers for April and May by a collective 16,000, a further indication the job market remains on solid ground.
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 July 2025
If offseason workouts are any indication, that count will rise in ’25.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
There are no public indications federal authorities are pursuing additional charges against Southern Baptist leaders, including another former Southwestern administrator named Heath Woolman for his involvement in the same incident that led to Queen’s conviction.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But Getty believes that the soup kitchen's rising number of visitors is an indication of increasing homelessness and food insecurity in Cincinnati.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 July 2025
If offseason workouts are any indication, that count will rise in ’25.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
There are no public indications federal authorities are pursuing additional charges against Southern Baptist leaders, including another former Southwestern administrator named Heath Woolman for his involvement in the same incident that led to Queen’s conviction.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
But Getty believes that the soup kitchen's rising number of visitors is an indication of increasing homelessness and food insecurity in Cincinnati.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Take 20 questions up a notch with a card game that challenges kids to guess an animal based on clues.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
Noun
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While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The small leaping of muscles, the suggestion of strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Are there any that stand out as being particularly challenging to soundtrack? Hastings: There were definitely cues that were more challenging.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Puppies learn social cues, communication skills, and boundaries from both their mother and siblings.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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If your idea of a good country getaway requires a stop by an antique mall, then add the Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore to your list.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Whether that's a good idea, storytelling-wise, doesn't really matter in the great content machine that is Netflix (and, to be fair, all the other streamers, too).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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