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
Left-backs Garcia or Mendy could be an option for a departure if Madrid strengthen in that position, although there is no indication of either wanting to leave.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
An indication that Democrats are taking it seriously is the reaction of Representative Ro Khanna of California, whose Silicon Valley district doesn’t even include San Francisco.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Flagg is on track to be the top selection in this year's draft, and all indications suggest the Mavericks will use their No. 1 pick on him later this month.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025
An indication that Democrats are taking it seriously is the reaction of Representative Ro Khanna of California, whose Silicon Valley district doesn’t even include San Francisco.
—Matthew Yglesias, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
Flagg is on track to be the top selection in this year's draft, and all indications suggest the Mavericks will use their No. 1 pick on him later this month.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
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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,
15 June 2025
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Quite simply, the Thunder had a closer in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana looked like a team who had no clue which player to turn to.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Noun
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These days, soccer fans are as likely to take their cues from individual players as their favorite club.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The system begins with a one-time acoustic measurement of a studio environment, capturing spatial cues and reflections unique to that space.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Per usual, the old and new world methods clash over topics like whether to physically restrain Emma to a bed, and Theophilus is convinced that anything that looks like rational evidence against his ideas is just Satan manipulating everyone’s brain.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2025
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Entertainment companies have been exploring how to use AI in their processes, which supporters say can help reduce costs and allow creatives to test bold ideas without as many financial constraints.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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