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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 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 The vote to raise the benchmark funds rate by a quarter percentage point was unanimous, despite prior indications that several key officials were reluctant to hike. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 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 Justices return to the bench amid record low public approval, with some indications that the court is making subtle shifts to restore confidence. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 There are already strong indications that the culture within parts of the AI sector is receptive to charitable giving. — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 All indications from general manager Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts in video conference calls before the Dodgers’ closed workout Tuesday were that Ohtani was feeling good physically. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran.

— Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The asteroid is believed to have formed in the Kuiper Belt, beyond the orbit of Neptune, and could offer clues as to how water and other organic materials were distributed in the early solar system as the planets began to form.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of clues

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Reddit threads abound with fertility playlist suggestions and Bareilles’ addition to the canon doesn’t go unnoticed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI have said their advanced AI products need to be regulated, and company representatives at the hearing expressed openness to some of the Council's suggestions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggestions

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The elegant three-hander takes design cues from two watches the maison released in the 1980s, with a pebble-like, lugless case and a traditional white grand feu enamel dial.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
How sleep headbands work Sleep headbands track your brainwaves in real time and respond with cues like sound or gentle vibration to guide you toward rest.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cues

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However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The pair have restored some of the building’s original features, while adding new flooring and taking hints from Hadid’s paintings for the finishing touches.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

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Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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