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Recent Examples of indicator
The model successfully reproduced multiple cycles seen during the satellite era, including the gradual shift of sunspots from higher latitudes toward the solar equator—a key indicator of how a cycle develops.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
But according to surveys conducted by the National Council on Problem Gambling, 8% of American adults reported experiencing at least one indicator of problematic gambling behavior many times.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The report said that a thrust reverser indicator light wasn’t working before takeoff, but after the plane got into the air, the pilot’s altimeter and some other instruments weren’t working on the left side of the cockpit.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the cuteness of its progression indicator—verbs like crunching, moseying, perusing, reticulating, discombobulating and zesting.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
But according to surveys conducted by the National Council on Problem Gambling, 8% of American adults reported experiencing at least one indicator of problematic gambling behavior many times.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The report said that a thrust reverser indicator light wasn’t working before takeoff, but after the plane got into the air, the pilot’s altimeter and some other instruments weren’t working on the left side of the cockpit.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the cuteness of its progression indicator—verbs like crunching, moseying, perusing, reticulating, discombobulating and zesting.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicator
Noun
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Trading Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Carson Soucy alone may not bring back enough needle-movers to truly turn things around.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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If the upper needles turn brown, dry, and drop, the cutting has failed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2022, Hong Kong plunged 68 places to 148th out of 180 territories in the press freedom index compiled by media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Suddenly, the overwhelming ubiquity of books became not a burden but a benefit, as the index could help readers find choice bits while encouraging serendipity along the way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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