as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indication
Sunshine isn’t a guarantee either, if the thunderstorm that ripped through town just a few days ago is any indication.
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Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In a 2025 report issued on Tuesday, the intelligence agency said there were no indications that the party had backed off its problematic views.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
In a 2025 report issued on Tuesday, the intelligence agency said there were no indications that the party had backed off its problematic views.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for indication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
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The clue is in the number of file boxes the court staff bring out.
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One of the biggest clues comes from city permits for street closures.
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Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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Put something that will serve as a visual cue that your child is with you, such a diaper bag, in the front seat.
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Researchers sometimes refer to these influences as permission structures, or social cues that signal whether certain behaviors are likely to be rewarded, ignored or condemned.
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Aries March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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