as in clues
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 indications
The Los Angeles Lakers have just over a month until the new season begins, but there are no indications that the purple and gold are done making moves.
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Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By all indications, that will be a mere formality.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
So far, all indications are that Santos could be that weapon.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
And to boot, initial indications are that his injury may require surgery, which could sideline him for at least three months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By all indications, that will be a mere formality.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
So far, all indications are that Santos could be that weapon.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Time is read vertically, calendar indications horizontally, giving the dial a legible and recognizable face.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In recent months, however, there have been indications that the strain between father and son may be softening — hinting at the possibility of a reconciliation ahead.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of these is the Lost City, a vast hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Atlantic—a kind of unique prehistoric hotbed of massive, dramatic chimney spires venting chemical reactions that scientists have been studying for clues to how life on Earth (and other planets) began.—
Bonnie Tsui,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From suggestions that this means Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are willing to come back as working royals to the possibility of Harry moving his kids back to the UK, everything seems to be on the table these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Sep. 2025
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The legislation also stipulates that a 13-member task force would be created to implement policy suggestions to increase safety on the country’s public transportation systems.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interiors nod to the French brand’s fall 2025 runway show, which took place earlier this year on Roland Garros’ center court — with design cues drawn from the iconic red clay.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 328-foot Ixian takes design cues from the elegant motor yachts and ocean liners of the 1940s but has a unique, contemporary twist.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today’s ReHeardle hints and answers for Friday, September 19 are coming right up.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Stack, which offers a customizable list of widgets and updates them automatically based on your current activity and location, now shows hints on the watch face to highlight particularly timely suggestions, like enabling Do Not Disturb when a meeting on your calendar is about to start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of the protesters held anti-Trump signs and Palestinian flags.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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More than thirty signs referencing racial discrimination and the hostile attitudes of white people to those who were formerly enslaved will come down or be partially covered.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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