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
Counsel for the Robinsons claims that the women never brought up any indication of a hostile workplace.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2025
There's no indication yet that the U.S. is entering a wave this summer, but experts are keeping a close eye on the latest variant, called LP.8.1.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2025
If last week’s OTA practice is any indication, that certainly could be the case.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2025
There's no indication yet that the U.S. is entering a wave this summer, but experts are keeping a close eye on the latest variant, called LP.8.1.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2025
If last week’s OTA practice is any indication, that certainly could be the case.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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That does mean though that Air (the clue is in the name) is a lot more svelte than Glass 2.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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House and Senate lawmakers keep circulating big ideas that would go well beyond a narrow fix — and cost taxpayers many billions in doing so.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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While many celebrity documentaries are innocuous self-celebrations produced by the subjects or by their estates, in a more open arrangement, the person behind the camera may have leave to form and express their own ideas about the person in front of it.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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