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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 indications
Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And there are indications that the Aztecs might not be finished, also believed to be targeting a European post.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Engine vibration and power indications on the center screen reflect flight data recorder data points; other values are estimated based on the phase of flight.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The actions are the latest indications that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is moving away from his predecessor Kristi Noem’s harsher approach toward FEMA, before she was fired as DHS leader.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
There are growing indications of widespread healthcare fraud in all three states, according to federal officials.
—Andrew Graham
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Are there clear indications that five justices are on this side or on that side?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And there are indications that the Aztecs might not be finished, also believed to be targeting a European post.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Engine vibration and power indications on the center screen reflect flight data recorder data points; other values are estimated based on the phase of flight.
—James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The actions are the latest indications that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is moving away from his predecessor Kristi Noem’s harsher approach toward FEMA, before she was fired as DHS leader.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
There are growing indications of widespread healthcare fraud in all three states, according to federal officials.
—Andrew Graham
april 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Are there clear indications that five justices are on this side or on that side?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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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
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And while crime dramas tend to incorporate a bevy of clues that investigators (and viewers) must try to piece together with the aid of cutting-edge technology, in the Guthrie case, like so many other missing persons investigations, the clues just don’t exist.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Sohaib fed Muneeb more suggestions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The suggestions offer insight into the decision-making process of each official.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The audience already knows the cues.—
Katrine Wallace,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The company has taken cues from DeepSeek's approach of delivering high-performing models under financial and technological constraints, according to cofounder and chief scientist Lin Dahua.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
6 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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But there are clear signs that Miller has not backed away from his own views on immigration—including on H-2B visas.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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And that’s evident in so many facets in museums on Route 66, in neon signs and galleries, on menus that have been there, operating for decades and decades.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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