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
Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
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Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
But early indications suggest that the process could be anything but.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
At least for the latter, early indications online seem promising, and there will be 1,000-plus fans attending a live performance by Reid in character as Lestat at the season’s June 2 premiere.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the case of mental health, envision the large amounts of false indications about how to conduct therapy and how to help someone psychologically.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Agency chair says data has been misused Early indications of the EEOC's plan to stop gathering data came a year ago.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
But Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, says that there are no indications that the equity market rally is over.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
But early indications suggest that the process could be anything but.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grassroots level is not immune from matchfixing — Moller has heard of fifth-tier games being wagered on in Australia — but there are indications that the risks of gambling addiction may even be worse in the professional ranks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
At least for the latter, early indications online seem promising, and there will be 1,000-plus fans attending a live performance by Reid in character as Lestat at the season’s June 2 premiere.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In the case of mental health, envision the large amounts of false indications about how to conduct therapy and how to help someone psychologically.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Agency chair says data has been misused Early indications of the EEOC's plan to stop gathering data came a year ago.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 June 2026
But Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, says that there are no indications that the equity market rally is over.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
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Juan Francisco Magdaleno Gomez A T-Mobile receipt with the surname Gomez and a notebook with an email address provided clues to the identity of a man whose body was found on June 28, 2022.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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But even though police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive, there are enough clues to give us some inkling about what transpired.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren and lots of policy wonks have suggestions to help workers hit by automation.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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The 07 feels like SAIC’s attempt to fast-track itself into the premium conversation by borrowing visual cues people already associate with expensive performance EVs.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The research on morning exercise and its connection to your body clock tells a similar story about how the same circadian system responds to consistent daily cues.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The space uses deep greens, wood, bronze touches, and hints of kelp forests to create a warm and distinctive atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But there are signs of real life going on too, which is always a good thing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Using a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, for example, the spectral biosignatures of carbon dioxide and methane may overlap, leading to the gasses being confused with each other and signs of life being dismissed or lost.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 June 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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