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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of indications
There are indications the situation may grow even more dire.
—
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The extent of the two dynamics divided FOMC policymakers, with indications that the vote could have gone either way despite the six-vote victory for the cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
There are additional indications the mountain intends to reopen at some point.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
According to the 2024 Hong Seng Knitting Investigation Report, there was no evidence of systematic coercion of all workers to accept unpaid leave, though the investigator found some indications of possible coercion involving a small number of employees.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
The last two episodes give the first real indications that the show is capable of being smartly tricky with its structure and timeline, rather than just annoyingly evasive.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
All indications had heralded a smash opening with presales also the biggest ever in A24 history.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
By then, the Park Service had completed its dredging, and early indications suggested success in cooling and speeding water to inhibit bass nesting.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Right now we're told there's no indications of any sort of terrorism.
—NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The extent of the two dynamics divided FOMC policymakers, with indications that the vote could have gone either way despite the six-vote victory for the cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
There are additional indications the mountain intends to reopen at some point.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
According to the 2024 Hong Seng Knitting Investigation Report, there was no evidence of systematic coercion of all workers to accept unpaid leave, though the investigator found some indications of possible coercion involving a small number of employees.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
The last two episodes give the first real indications that the show is capable of being smartly tricky with its structure and timeline, rather than just annoyingly evasive.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
All indications had heralded a smash opening with presales also the biggest ever in A24 history.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2025
By then, the Park Service had completed its dredging, and early indications suggested success in cooling and speeding water to inhibit bass nesting.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Right now we're told there's no indications of any sort of terrorism.
—NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
-
While Harries could have interpreted the move as a nostalgic nod to the tour, more cryptic clues soon followed.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Whether the media was oblivious or purposeful, the clues to Plichta's ideological radicalization were all there.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Sea Tea Comedy Theater is not a living room, but that concept surely comes up sometimes in the audience suggestions that fuel the improv sketch comedy performances there.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
-
State officials have said the suggestions of fraud are unsubstantiated.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
And at the Rolling Stones free concert outside San Francisco, the Hells Angels beat dozens of audience members with weighted pool cues before stabbing and beating one of them to death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
-
While the glam is vintage Tinsel Town, Carthen seems to be taking at least some of her Golden Globes style cues from Elphaba of Wicked.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.—
Judge Glock,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
-
No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The rich-looking denim alternative was a big trend in 2025, with co-signs from Hailey Bieber and Martha Stewart.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Foundation Issues Cracks, gaps, and other signs of foundation settlement are sure to scare potential buyers according to Sain Rhodes, a real estate professional and a customer success manager at Clever Offers.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
