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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
The notice indicates Baber will seek money damages on behalf of his client.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court's refusal to immediately grant Trump's request combined with its ruling ordering him to unfreeze the foreign aid this week indicates Barrett and Roberts are, at least to some extent, willing to side against Trump in legal challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The alert indicates that neither any of the children nor Lauren had been seen or heard from in at least 48 hours as of Thursday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
When To See a Healthcare Provider Certain signs and symptoms may indicate your bones are low in density.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court's refusal to immediately grant Trump's request combined with its ruling ordering him to unfreeze the foreign aid this week indicates Barrett and Roberts are, at least to some extent, willing to side against Trump in legal challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The alert indicates that neither any of the children nor Lauren had been seen or heard from in at least 48 hours as of Thursday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
When To See a Healthcare Provider Certain signs and symptoms may indicate your bones are low in density.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Wells offers us a model of political resistance to racial injustice that implies the complex negotiation of principles when confronted with sustained pressures, in practice, by the institutions and norms that perpetuate white supremacy and racial oppression.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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For the full year: Total revenue in the range of $40.5 billion to $40.9 billion, implying between 7% to 8% growth.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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This commitment signifies a departure from traditional norms, a bold strategy aiming to redefine consumer expectations.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, tongue bleeding can also signify other conditions, including vitamin deficiency, infections, or cancer.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Lawmakers’ antics during Tuesday’s speech and strident culture-war stances suggest the postmortem is a long way off.—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
6 Mar. 2025
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Scientists still don't know for sure how removal of foreskin reduces risk of HIV infection, but research suggests that male foreskin has a larger number of a certain type of cells that HIV grabs onto.—
Bec Roldan,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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The varying activity in these voxels creates patterns akin to fingerprints that denote different states of mind or types of mental activity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, that depends on how many items there are in the first place, a value typically denoted by n.—
Steve Nadis,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kennedy’s response to the measles outbreak, like those of others in his movement, hints that this unusual degree of apathy is likely to continue.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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