indications

noun

plural of indication
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 Following a major eruption in 2018 that partly drained one of the underground lava reservoirs, there were indications that it was being steadily refilled. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 The vote to raise the benchmark funds rate by a quarter percentage point was unanimous, despite prior indications that several key officials were reluctant to hike. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 There were no immediate indications that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 There have been indications of Webb’s prowess through three games. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 But all indications are that the 21-year-old is ready for October. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Justices return to the bench amid record low public approval, with some indications that the court is making subtle shifts to restore confidence. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 There are already strong indications that the culture within parts of the AI sector is receptive to charitable giving. — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 All indications from general manager Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts in video conference calls before the Dodgers’ closed workout Tuesday were that Ohtani was feeling good physically. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
  1. clues
  2. suggestions
  3. cues
  4. hints
  5. signs
Noun
  • Today’s Theme The clues at 22-, 37-, 56-Across and 67-Across seem to be missing, uh, all their words.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Studying its surface could therefore offer clues to how water and organic material were distributed as planets began to form, Elias Tsoutsanis, a chief researcher at TII's propulsion and space research center, said during the press briefing.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of clues
Noun
  • Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • Post-production brought three-hour Zoom calls over cuts and music cues.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Officials rolled out the Housing Gateway Program this year, seeking to coordinate efforts among the city, nonprofits, providers and private businesses and take cues from successful efforts in other cities.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cues
Noun
  • However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The pair have restored some of the building’s original features, while adding new flooring and taking hints from Hadid’s paintings for the finishing touches.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • With midterm elections weeks away, Republicans face signs that some of those gains are slipping.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With hindsight, there were warning signs, said Constanze Stelzenmüller in the Financial Times.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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