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Recent Examples of indicator
Mold is a clear indicator that leeks are no longer safe to eat.
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
The children had fever, cough and rash, all common indicators of measles.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
All adjustments are made via the crown and the day/night indicator, linked to home time, is located at 12 o’clock.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
One key indicator is the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
The children had fever, cough and rash, all common indicators of measles.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
All adjustments are made via the crown and the day/night indicator, linked to home time, is located at 12 o’clock.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
One key indicator is the Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicator
Noun
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Features such as wax coatings on needles give these trees a natural durability that lasts throughout winter.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Maybe starts strong and fades a little by the end, includes a few songs that don’t move the needle, but also has a handful of outstanding moments.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both indexes snapped three-day losing streaks.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ohio had the largest drop on the index, falling 29 positions to 43rd as a net-loss state in 2025 after ranking 14th as a net-gain state in 2024.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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