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Recent Examples of indicators
However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
As the demand for high quality mental health and substance use treatment continues to rise, accreditation has become one of the most important indicators of a provider’s safety, credibility and clinical effectiveness.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
There will be strict accountability standards for city employees and leadership, including mandatory performance indicators tied to evaluations, GPS and field monitoring for city crews and consequences for underperformance.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
From an economic standpoint, most major indicators suggest America is moving in the right direction, though the social landscape remains mixed.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Economic quality of life indicators that were part of the formula include unemployment, wages, small businesses and commute time.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In this telling, surface-level indicators are masking what is, in fact, the peak of a speculative frenzy.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In fact, there are some indicators that suggest that attitudes toward Jews are improving.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
As the demand for high quality mental health and substance use treatment continues to rise, accreditation has become one of the most important indicators of a provider’s safety, credibility and clinical effectiveness.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
There will be strict accountability standards for city employees and leadership, including mandatory performance indicators tied to evaluations, GPS and field monitoring for city crews and consequences for underperformance.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
From an economic standpoint, most major indicators suggest America is moving in the right direction, though the social landscape remains mixed.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Economic quality of life indicators that were part of the formula include unemployment, wages, small businesses and commute time.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In this telling, surface-level indicators are masking what is, in fact, the peak of a speculative frenzy.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicators
Noun
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Roise said to help protect against damage from wildfires, residents should clear any potential fuel like bushes, pine needles or propane tanks away from their homes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stock indexes in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan have clinched fresh records in recent trading sessions, bouncing back after tumbling in March.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a stronger finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Indicators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicators. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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