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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
All indications point to a Sunday afternoon shootout.
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Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the report, abnormal radio altimeter alerts and unexpected flight director indications increased the flight crew's workload, continuing to distract them during the aircraft's initial climb.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Early indications suggested it was caused by a buildup of natural gas inside the home, a spokesperson said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Flannery added that the pending necropsies had initial indications of injuries often caused by vessel strikes.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite Russini 's departure from her job, there've been no indications that Vrabel's job could be in jeopardy.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
But the proposal was a letdown for veterans who were buoyed by earlier indications that Trump’s order would break a logjam in the construction of hundreds of units of temporary housing ordered by a judge last year, which have stalled since the VA appealed the decision.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Spending in other discretionary areas, such as electronics and building materials, held up as well – indications of consumers’ willingness to spend as well as the influence of tax refunds, said Gary Schlossberg, global strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
There are no indications when the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO), the organising body for referees in English football, will reintroduce Attwell to Forest matches in any capacity.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the report, abnormal radio altimeter alerts and unexpected flight director indications increased the flight crew's workload, continuing to distract them during the aircraft's initial climb.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Early indications suggested it was caused by a buildup of natural gas inside the home, a spokesperson said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Flannery added that the pending necropsies had initial indications of injuries often caused by vessel strikes.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite Russini 's departure from her job, there've been no indications that Vrabel's job could be in jeopardy.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
But the proposal was a letdown for veterans who were buoyed by earlier indications that Trump’s order would break a logjam in the construction of hundreds of units of temporary housing ordered by a judge last year, which have stalled since the VA appealed the decision.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Spending in other discretionary areas, such as electronics and building materials, held up as well – indications of consumers’ willingness to spend as well as the influence of tax refunds, said Gary Schlossberg, global strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
There are no indications when the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO), the organising body for referees in English football, will reintroduce Attwell to Forest matches in any capacity.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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The only clues that date his wanderings arrive in the shape of a mid-century refrigerator, or a certain hairstyle, or a peeling political bumper sticker.—
Hua Hsu,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks before Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the New York staging of his The Phantom of the Opera reboot Masquerade last year, cryptic messages and clues began popping up, not least being the appearance of the masked singer outside the Tony Awards ceremony.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new VoloXPro takes design cues from Volocopter’s flagship VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, but is lighter than its predecessor.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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