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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
While there are some indications of misuse, for many officers, the excess OT is unwanted.
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Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
However, there are indications that tokenized real estate may be moving beyond its early stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wednesday’s report offers a variety of indications that energy inputs are pushing up prices for businesses throughout their supply chains.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
But under the hood, there had long been indications of problems at the organization.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.
—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
Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
However, there are indications that tokenized real estate may be moving beyond its early stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wednesday’s report offers a variety of indications that energy inputs are pushing up prices for businesses throughout their supply chains.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
But under the hood, there had long been indications of problems at the organization.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.
—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
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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Demos at the show ran the gamut from movies and video clips to live soccer matches, navigation arrows, and turn-by-turn cues painted directly onto the road.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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More than a classic afternoon tea, the experience takes quiet cues from kaiseki, emphasizing balance, seasonality and artful presentation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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 18 May. 2026.
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