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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
Self said early indications are Jackson and Peterson would be available for the contest.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
All indications from folks on Murray’s side suggest the 29-year-old would prefer to find a new destination ahead of the trade deadline.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet beneath the surface, production behavior, infrastructure progress and demand growth are aligning in ways that look more constructive than public market indications might suggest.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While some of that language was stripped from earlier drafts after facing public and political pushback, Zbur cautioned that there are still indications the administration could try to revisit similar ideas in the future.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Markunas said inspectors found multiple child seats and other indications of an unlicensed day care.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
So while the market will pay close attention to interest rate developments and indications, much of the scrutiny will go toward the ancillary events that have rocked the central bank.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
There are some indications that sales may have slowed, at least slightly, now that most of what’s left are the bigger apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
There are indications the situation may grow even more dire.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
All indications from folks on Murray’s side suggest the 29-year-old would prefer to find a new destination ahead of the trade deadline.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet beneath the surface, production behavior, infrastructure progress and demand growth are aligning in ways that look more constructive than public market indications might suggest.
—Bryce Erickson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While some of that language was stripped from earlier drafts after facing public and political pushback, Zbur cautioned that there are still indications the administration could try to revisit similar ideas in the future.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Markunas said inspectors found multiple child seats and other indications of an unlicensed day care.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
So while the market will pay close attention to interest rate developments and indications, much of the scrutiny will go toward the ancillary events that have rocked the central bank.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
There are some indications that sales may have slowed, at least slightly, now that most of what’s left are the bigger apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
There are indications the situation may grow even more dire.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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These may include skipping meals, ignoring hunger clues, relying on rigid food rules and cutting out entire food groups, according to Garcia-Benson.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lamont has repeatedly balked at such suggestions, pointing to estimated $1 billion in annual costs.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was asked to rank his favorite songs from female rapper Cardi B, offering suggestions on a poster.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 207 guest rooms, with palm-thatch ceilings, take cues from the region’s centuries-old nomadic traditions, with cushions and carpets inspired by traditional textiles.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rockstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is in charge of the menu at the main restaurant, Sand Bar, which, apparently, once it is reopened, will take cues from Vongerichten's ABC and ABCV restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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A day of poring over records, however, gave up nothing more than hints and shadows.—
Eugene Robinson,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Butterfly décor and hints of Mariah Carey lavender filled the Los Angeles Convention Center as the Queen of Christmas and R&B legend was celebrated on her big night.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The girls seemed to be having a great time during these performances, interacting with fans by reacting to their costumes and signs, and creating a Candybong wave.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many marchers also referenced the killing of Renee Nicole Good, with signs honoring both victims and calling for accountability.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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