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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
The National Rally's performances in municipal races will be studied for possible indications of whether the party of Marine Le Pen is gathering momentum in the lead-up to 2027, despite the possibility that she might be barred from challenging again for the presidency herself.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Preliminary indications show Norington died of injuries from the storms, the sheriff’s office said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There are also other indications that affordability has improved, albeit slowly.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
These professional setbacks are more indications that the couple are looking for a new purpose, which seems to include reasserting their association with the British royal family — even amid talks about future King William wanting to strip them of their titles.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Subsequent video of the strike released by Iranian state media gave visual indications that Tomahawk missiles struck a compound that included the school.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
But all the early indications, especially on the engine side when considering the scale of that project coming from nothing to supplying two teams in just a few years, are quietly promising.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies typically foot the bill, but, when the therapy is approved for specific indications, insurance companies or patients have to absorb the cost.
—Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Preliminary indications show Norington died of injuries from the storms, the sheriff’s office said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There are also other indications that affordability has improved, albeit slowly.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
These professional setbacks are more indications that the couple are looking for a new purpose, which seems to include reasserting their association with the British royal family — even amid talks about future King William wanting to strip them of their titles.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Subsequent video of the strike released by Iranian state media gave visual indications that Tomahawk missiles struck a compound that included the school.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
But all the early indications, especially on the engine side when considering the scale of that project coming from nothing to supplying two teams in just a few years, are quietly promising.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies typically foot the bill, but, when the therapy is approved for specific indications, insurance companies or patients have to absorb the cost.
—Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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Note landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that flash across the screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pay close attention to landscapes, architecture, street signs, and any geographic clues that appear on-screen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Judges cannot give legal advice or offer strategies or suggestions — ever.—
Florence Taylor Barner,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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There have been suggestions that California suspend its high gas tax during the crisis, but Bellisario said that's unlikely, given the state's tough budget situation.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unveiled at Watches and Wonders last year, the timepiece takes design cues from the original 1931 Reverso and also pays homage to the colored dials long favored by the maison.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The front end in particular has become a talking point, with its slim headlights and reinterpreted kidney grille attempting to balance retro BMW cues with futuristic EV minimalism.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Based on the appointment of the late supreme leader’s son as successor, there are no clear signs of an imminent regime change in Iran.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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For months now, real-estate developer Michael Shvo has been insisting that everything is just fine, despite troubling signs at his portfolio of trophy properties.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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