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
All indications are that the Yankees won’t try to shop for a new shortstop.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Since then, taxes are lower, but all indications are the rich got richer, and the poor got poorer.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Despite cloudy skies and a smattering of light rain, the scene on the last Saturday morning in July at the reconstructed South Shore beach gave a strong indication of what's to come.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
The labor force has shrunk in recent months, a potential indication of how anti-immigrant rhetoric and mass deportations are weighing on employment.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Since then, taxes are lower, but all indications are the rich got richer, and the poor got poorer.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Despite cloudy skies and a smattering of light rain, the scene on the last Saturday morning in July at the reconstructed South Shore beach gave a strong indication of what's to come.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
The labor force has shrunk in recent months, a potential indication of how anti-immigrant rhetoric and mass deportations are weighing on employment.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for indication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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The battery size in the Galaxy Z Fold is a big clue that points towards a slimmer Galaxy S26 series.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
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But some parts of the country could feel a slight hint of autumn in the air over the weekend.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Please email comments or suggestions for future columns to thoughtsforcaleb@gmail.com.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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There was no suggestion the former archbishop had behaved inappropriately.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Thoughtful choices can create cues for movement during the workday.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Our brains and bodies tend to remember dates—as well as smells, sounds, and visual cues—linked to a traumatic event in an attempt to protect us from future harm.—
Katie Simon,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Noun
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What does the heat index chart look like? To get an idea of how air temperatures and humidity levels produce apparent temperatures, here is the NWS' heat index chart.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Notable Music speakers: Wyclef Jean, Wynonna Judd, 2016: President Barack Obama discusses civic engagement, while first lady Michelle Obama's talks about her Let Girls Learn initiative and using music to promote ideas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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