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 Police said there were no current indications that anyone else was involved. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 But there are few indications that either side can achieve such an outcome. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 Already there are early indications of another window for extended rain (and even snow in the mountains) in early November. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, five drugmakers accounted for more than half of all 30 high-benefit indications for medicines approved by European regulators from January 2022 through July 2026. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 But there are indications the prosperity is not being spread evenly, with the state suffering a net loss of businesses over the last decade or so. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Despite the positive comments on potential future negotiations, there are no indications so far that Russia has budged on any of its maximalist positions. — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026 And there are indications that the rising costs aren’t going away anytime soon. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
  1. clues
  2. suggestions
  3. cues
  4. hints
  5. signs
Noun
  • The results may offer useful clues about the reliability required before humanoids can take on longer shifts in industrial settings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of clues
Noun
  • In one letter, Conan Doyle thanked Bell for further story suggestions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Even their three adult children — Michael, Lola and Joaquin — had gotten involved in the discussion, offering suggestions of their own.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • For people who expect visible enthusiasm, quick verbal responses, eye contact or other signs of engagement, the absence of those cues might lead them to suspect something is wrong — but that’s not always the case.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In game competition, athletes must shift their focus externally to the signals and cues around them that inform their brain how to react.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cues
Noun
  • The two remain royals, but growing speculation hints that once Prince William ascends the throne, that might change.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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