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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 indicates
Blood Pressure May Gradually Increases Research indicates that blood pressure may increase during perimenopause.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Davis’ trip down memory lane indicates deep pride in her credits.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Excessive fly activity indicates decomposition is already underway, at which point the fruit's condition is as much the concern as the flies themselves.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
The website indicates he is endorsed by the California Federation of Teachers and the Orange County Labor Federation AFL-CIO.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Faisal and an English-speaking friend waited through the leaden afternoon, inquiring at the front desk every half-hour, monitoring a website that indicates when inmates are released.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
On average, the canal operator indicates that the average auction price paid to transit the waterway increased from $135,000 before the war’s outbreak to approximately $385,000 between March and April.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Törnberg thinks TikTok’s growth, in particular, indicates another interesting shift.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Davis’ trip down memory lane indicates deep pride in her credits.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Excessive fly activity indicates decomposition is already underway, at which point the fruit's condition is as much the concern as the flies themselves.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
The website indicates he is endorsed by the California Federation of Teachers and the Orange County Labor Federation AFL-CIO.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Faisal and an English-speaking friend waited through the leaden afternoon, inquiring at the front desk every half-hour, monitoring a website that indicates when inmates are released.
—Dan Barry, New York Times, 12 May 2026
On average, the canal operator indicates that the average auction price paid to transit the waterway increased from $135,000 before the war’s outbreak to approximately $385,000 between March and April.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Törnberg thinks TikTok’s growth, in particular, indicates another interesting shift.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
Verb
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This means that there will not be as many eighteen-year-olds applying to college in 2029, say, as there were in 2025.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The title implies that it will be set before the 1974 film, in which Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), played by Gene Wilder, is lured back to Transylvania and picks up his grandfather Victor’s experiments with re-animating the dead.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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This implies a six-month swing all the way from record net short to a level near the net long position held in early 2024, which is the last time that prices reached a dollar per pound.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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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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Each color denotes the type of crime.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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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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This ratio signifies a 35% premium over its historical five-year average forward P/E of 21x.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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