1
as in signifying
to serve as a sign or symptom of
his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project
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as in implying
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 indicating
The motion sought to dismiss the charges with prejudice, indicating they cannot be refiled.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
On May 14, 2025, CBP investigators received information from a law enforcement database indicating that Garcia-Vallejo was Wilkinson’s niece, the complaint states.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Reno Gazette Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, confirmed a notice in the Trader Joe's system indicating that the bags would be on their way, but are not quite ready.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings have released a series of video statements pleading for the return of their mother and indicating a willingness to pay a ransom.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
James noted that in the sell-off after the White House announcement on payment rates, stocks such as Cigna that have no Medicare Advantage exposure were also hit, indicating room for future recovery no matter the exact shape of policy.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
With Probst preaching on the importance of playing an aggressive game — and indicating that aggressiveness will be rewarded on Survivor 50 — does that mean the old-school players will have trouble adapting to the faster game‚ if that is indeed what the fans voted into the season?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
From Bobby Slowik to Sean Duggan to Chris Tabor, the word was repeated ad nauseam on Wednesday, somewhat indicating how this new regime will operate.
—Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
On May 14, 2025, CBP investigators received information from a law enforcement database indicating that Garcia-Vallejo was Wilkinson’s niece, the complaint states.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Reno Gazette Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, confirmed a notice in the Trader Joe's system indicating that the bags would be on their way, but are not quite ready.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings have released a series of video statements pleading for the return of their mother and indicating a willingness to pay a ransom.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Industry concentration intensified as three to four platforms captured roughly 70% of subscriptions and viewing activity across markets, indicating the sector is consolidating around a small group of leading services.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
James noted that in the sell-off after the White House announcement on payment rates, stocks such as Cigna that have no Medicare Advantage exposure were also hit, indicating room for future recovery no matter the exact shape of policy.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
With Probst preaching on the importance of playing an aggressive game — and indicating that aggressiveness will be rewarded on Survivor 50 — does that mean the old-school players will have trouble adapting to the faster game‚ if that is indeed what the fans voted into the season?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
From Bobby Slowik to Sean Duggan to Chris Tabor, the word was repeated ad nauseam on Wednesday, somewhat indicating how this new regime will operate.
—Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicating
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Seattle is currently +800 (8-to-1) to win a second straight title, implying a roughly 11 percent chance of a repeat.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Ben Reitzes also lowered his price target to $430, implying that shares could add 7%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Outstanding Chef is a national category, denoting a chef who has set high standards to the broader culinary culture.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Now, Audi is hinting that a new RS5 might be in the making, but in plug-in hybrid form and in the greatest segment of them all, as a station wagon.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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While dry weather will be the norm this week and into the weekend, the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center is hinting about a pattern change by the middle of the month.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But mainly because the Dolphins must cut ties to the main principals of the Grier-McDaniel-Tua era, meaning ex-general manager Chris Grier, ex-coach Mike McDaniel and Tua.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new revelations include documents suggesting Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Epstein after the 2008 global financial crisis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Musk has regularly expressed his ambitions in space travel, previously suggesting colonizing Mars.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Indicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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