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as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denote
This denotes a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.1%(compared to 19.9% for the S&P 500).
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
—Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Barn Doors — Important for gaffers, this denotes the four metal slides on the front of light kits used to direct or position light.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The cancer is described as having a Gleason score of 9, denoting its aggressiveness, and has spread to the bone.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
—Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Barn Doors — Important for gaffers, this denotes the four metal slides on the front of light kits used to direct or position light.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The cancer is described as having a Gleason score of 9, denoting its aggressiveness, and has spread to the bone.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
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Maybe this is also why the cigarette has always signified rebellion—especially for women living in cultures bent on circumscribing their choices.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The deployment of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles signifies an even more direct and troubling method of addressing public dissent, raising critical concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and constitutional rights.—
Emma K. Dashnaw,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These executives also indicate that advertisers have tackled most of the available inventory in NBC’s 2026 broadcast of Super Bowl LX.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Roughly 56% of analysts surveyed by FactSet have a buy rating on JPMorgan stock, and the average analyst consensus price target implies about 3% upside.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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This seems to imply that, for now, Sajet isn’t going anywhere.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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