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 most recent expiry period — the vital window in which real-world and futures prices converge — showed little indication of a supply shortage.
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Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The source said that as conversations progressed with Jenner’s camp and the Charge, there was no indication that an offer would be made to keep Jenner in Ottawa in any phase of expansion or free agency.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 5 June 2026
If those comments are any indication, the American people aren’t exactly thrilled with the idea of a tech company releasing millions of skeeters into the wild.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The source said that as conversations progressed with Jenner’s camp and the Charge, there was no indication that an offer would be made to keep Jenner in Ottawa in any phase of expansion or free agency.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 5 June 2026
If those comments are any indication, the American people aren’t exactly thrilled with the idea of a tech company releasing millions of skeeters into the wild.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The way the company usually operates is that Bernardi writes a script, then gives it to Rugg who offers suggestions while starting to gather ideas for the score, and then involved Johansmeyer.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Rollins has argued that the Mexican government has not done enough to control animals moving within the country, a suggestion Mexican authorities have rejected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Without the structure of an office, the social cue of coworkers leaving their desks, or the physical separation between work and life, hybrid workers are skipping lunch at higher rates than anyone else.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Take a cue from the NCAA’s March Madness frenzy and prepare for, supposedly, the greatest show on Earth.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The two can talk through any challenging or creative idea for hours or go their separate ways.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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