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
The Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month until the new season begins, but there are no indications that the purple and gold are done making moves.
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Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By all indications, that will be a mere formality.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
So far, all indications are that Santos could be that weapon.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By all indications, that will be a mere formality.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
So far, all indications are that Santos could be that weapon.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift’s involvement in the legal battle relates, in part, to suggestions from Lively that Baldoni altered a rooftop scene at the beginning of the film.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Have suggestions for future picks?—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Systems designed to support a blind astronaut navigating through sound cues, for instance, might later improve safety in hospitals, aircraft, or smart buildings.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Linda Evangelista is taking style cues from her younger self.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investors flocked to bonds because of signs of a slowdown in the labor market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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