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
While there are some indications of misuse, for many officers, the excess OT is unwanted.
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Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
However, there are indications that tokenized real estate may be moving beyond its early stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wednesday’s report offers a variety of indications that energy inputs are pushing up prices for businesses throughout their supply chains.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
But under the hood, there had long been indications of problems at the organization.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And there are indications that the Aztecs might not be finished, also believed to be targeting a European post.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
However, there are indications that tokenized real estate may be moving beyond its early stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wednesday’s report offers a variety of indications that energy inputs are pushing up prices for businesses throughout their supply chains.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
But under the hood, there had long been indications of problems at the organization.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
And there are indications that the Aztecs might not be finished, also believed to be targeting a European post.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
According to the agency, the EU’s system of geographical indications (GI), which are tags that indicate a product is from a certain region, have played a large part in fostering the imbalance.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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No affordable wheelchair vans yet, but suggestions, ideas, and genuine well wishes.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In the search for potential drugs targeting leukemia, the suggestions made by the system were prioritized based on a review by a panel of experts, who had access to the literature Co-Scientist used to formulate its suggestions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Demos at the show ran the gamut from movies and video clips to live soccer matches, navigation arrows, and turn-by-turn cues painted directly onto the road.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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More than a classic afternoon tea, the experience takes quiet cues from kaiseki, emphasizing balance, seasonality and artful presentation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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This House primary in Pennsylvania is giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is headed.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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The bones turned out to belong to an elderly male dingo, with worn teeth and possible signs of arthritis.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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None of these reactions are character flaws—just signs that the burden of confidentiality might be starting to affect your leadership bandwidth.—
ByMike McIsaac CPA,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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