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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Recent Examples of indicate
In the update, officials did not indicate where and when the man’s remains were found, only that a DNA match led to the identification.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The museum’s statement does not indicate that there will be any public release of the report or any forum for members of the community to respond to the statement and pose questions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Research suggests that meal timing may influence weight loss, with evidence indicating that eating earlier in the day and extending the overnight fasting period can support better weight management.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
The weather service’s radar indicated a tornado and 2-inch hail near Skidmore and Mound City moving northeast at 45 mph.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The museum’s statement does not indicate that there will be any public release of the report or any forum for members of the community to respond to the statement and pose questions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Research suggests that meal timing may influence weight loss, with evidence indicating that eating earlier in the day and extending the overnight fasting period can support better weight management.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
The weather service’s radar indicated a tornado and 2-inch hail near Skidmore and Mound City moving northeast at 45 mph.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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That athleticism means that today’s blend of speed and power stands alone.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But that doesn’t mean Sander was always serious.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The analyst’s $182 price target implies that shares of TJX could rise 23% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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With Ebola’s serial interval of two to three weeks, 246 cases at declaration implies multiple generations of uncontrolled transmission.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The brand earned the podiatrist seal of approval, which signifies that its footwear provides adequate support on arches, toes, and ankles.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Certainly there were luxe, strong visions of the wardrobe on the runway, but with hints of edge melded with signifying codes like the web, the interlock, the GG, the Flora, the bamboo, the bit and the Jackie.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Instead, Huxley suggests that all of the characters except Propter are suffering from various delusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Some draft analysts suggested Freeling could use some seasoning after starting just 17 games at Georgia.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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In front of them were the monkeys, which were placed on a sign denoting wildlife trafficking.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Some hints about what is happening The One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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