indicators

plural of indicator
as in needles
an arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information you should refill when the indicator on the gas gauge shows that there's only a quarter of a tank left

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Recent Examples of indicators In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly. Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Human resource systems can identify degrees earned, certifications completed, courses finished, positions held, and countless other workforce indicators. Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Woods cautioned that technical indicators warrant close attention. Yun Li, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The durable goods report is just one of many economic indicators. Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 The researchers emphasized that these specific measurements are critical medical indicators of an older adult's future health. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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Noun
  • The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • In the 1960s, the late Duke University biologist Bruce Niklas started using extremely fine glass needles to probe and manipulate chromosomes in living cells by pushing from the outside against the cell membrane.
    Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026
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  • The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Shares of fast-rising AI chipmakers have boosted major indexes.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“Indicators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicators. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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