as in clues
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
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.
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Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
But early indications suggest that the process could be anything but.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
At least for the latter, early indications online seem promising, and there will be 1,000-plus fans attending a live performance by Reid in character as Lestat at the season’s June 2 premiere.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the case of mental health, envision the large amounts of false indications about how to conduct therapy and how to help someone psychologically.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Agency chair says data has been misused Early indications of the EEOC's plan to stop gathering data came a year ago.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
But Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, says that there are no indications that the equity market rally is over.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
But early indications suggest that the process could be anything but.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
At least for the latter, early indications online seem promising, and there will be 1,000-plus fans attending a live performance by Reid in character as Lestat at the season’s June 2 premiere.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the case of mental health, envision the large amounts of false indications about how to conduct therapy and how to help someone psychologically.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Agency chair says data has been misused Early indications of the EEOC's plan to stop gathering data came a year ago.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
But Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, says that there are no indications that the equity market rally is over.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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The results will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The artist encouraged his friend to make suggestions as to the painting’s subject, and Torczyner chose this motif from a number of drawings Magritte showed him.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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The Planning Board aims to gather community feedback about its list, along with any suggestions not on the list.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The 07 feels like SAIC’s attempt to fast-track itself into the premium conversation by borrowing visual cues people already associate with expensive performance EVs.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The research on morning exercise and its connection to your body clock tells a similar story about how the same circadian system responds to consistent daily cues.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There are very few hints in art of dogs being dirty, vicious or rabid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau may have been dropping wedding hints through their fashion choices at the Tribeca Film Festival.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Days later, the campaign was printing the slogan on lawn signs and using it on social media.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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