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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
These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Jaylen Brown, from all indications, isn’t bound for Charlotte.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Healthcare stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There were some cuts here, but all indications are that director Joe Ziegler is still in place, and content plans march on.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
For now, there appears to be positive spending indications for European in-store, but current trends are unclear as data points are still being compiled.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Jaylen Brown, from all indications, isn’t bound for Charlotte.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Healthcare stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There were some cuts here, but all indications are that director Joe Ziegler is still in place, and content plans march on.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.
—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
For now, there appears to be positive spending indications for European in-store, but current trends are unclear as data points are still being compiled.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.
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That profile may include your address, relatives, household changes, property ownership and possible financial clues.
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As the technology evolves, so will my suggestions and opinions.
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There are plenty of free online tools that can give you job title suggestions or show you what language is actually in use.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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The owner and co-founder of the bar took his inspirational cues from extensive travel across Japan.
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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