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Recent Examples of indicators
The genetic risk factor Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari.
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Various intersections will also receive new traffic signals and indicators for pedestrians to walk.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In recent years, a college education has become one of the most reliable indicators of both economic well-being and voting behavior.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
When asked about what warning signs for which the board should be on the lookout , Bellon pointed to two indicators that would show that risk to the global economy was decreasing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Biden administration formed a CISA and FEMA-led task force to monitor intelligence and threat indicators and prepare for a possible domestic attack, several sources said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the leading public safety indicators of rising human-bear conflicts in Connecticut is the number of bear home entries.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Data for one agency, VML, triggered all six state fraud indicators in CBS News’ review, while billing roughly $49,000 per patient, which is about three-and-a-half times the national average.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Various intersections will also receive new traffic signals and indicators for pedestrians to walk.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In recent years, a college education has become one of the most reliable indicators of both economic well-being and voting behavior.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
When asked about what warning signs for which the board should be on the lookout , Bellon pointed to two indicators that would show that risk to the global economy was decreasing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Biden administration formed a CISA and FEMA-led task force to monitor intelligence and threat indicators and prepare for a possible domestic attack, several sources said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
One of the leading public safety indicators of rising human-bear conflicts in Connecticut is the number of bear home entries.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Data for one agency, VML, triggered all six state fraud indicators in CBS News’ review, while billing roughly $49,000 per patient, which is about three-and-a-half times the national average.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicators
Noun
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As the needles slid in, the puppy, its tail unmoving, climbed onto the bed and squeezed in next to Delgado.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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For garden beds, experts recommend choosing organic mulches like bark, wood chips, pine needles, or compost.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In stock markets abroad, indexes fell in Europe following a stronger finish in Asia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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European traders watched their screens through the cracks between their fingers as most indexes approached losses of 2% before lunch.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Indicators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicators. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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