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 And there are indications that the rising costs aren’t going away anytime soon. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Securing approval for those additional indications is likely necessary for Icotyde to become one of J & J's biggest drugs of all time , as executives have projected. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Burnham previously said there are strong indications Iran was linked to the apparent plan last month to attack the RAF Fairford air base, which has been used by American bombers to strike Iran in the ongoing war. — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Sieler is happy here, from all indications, and the Dolphins value him. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Following a major eruption in 2018 that partly drained one of the underground lava reservoirs, there were indications that it was being steadily refilled. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 There were no immediate indications that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 There have been indications of Webb’s prowess through three games. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 But all indications are that the 21-year-old is ready for October. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 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
  • Another 35% said AI provided suggestions or drafts while a person made every final call.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While international observers initially blamed Moscow, there are now increasing suggestions that Ukrainian state security agencies may have been involved — even though Ukraine counts Germany as one of its closest allies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Karaduman said the opportunity is to combine those authentic visual cues with invisible comfort and performance.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cues
Noun
  • That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh offered no hints about potential interest rate policy moves while attending a meeting of financial leaders in Bangkok.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • With midterm elections weeks away, Republicans face signs that some of those gains are slipping.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With hindsight, there were warning signs, said Constanze Stelzenmüller in the Financial Times.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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