Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betokens
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The funding request also indicates plans for a longer war -- after Trump has previously said the war would last four to five weeks.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Long-range model data indicates a couple of brief snow chances are also possible through April 1st.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The release signifies Sullivan couldn’t find a trade partner to offload Tagovailoa and his contract.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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