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as in to imply
to convey an idea indirectly
her expression indicated that she was uncomfortably cold, but she was too polite to say so
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Recent Examples of indicate
Sources indicate the current idea being discussed internally is for Vaquer to head to the main roster after the 6/7 Worlds Collide show.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Still, Burroughs indicated Harvard’s First Amendment claims may still need to be resolved in court.
—Katelyn Polantz, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
No visible changes are made to indicate that the system is unprotected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Spagnolo said evidence indicated the shooter used a .40-caliber handgun, which had not been found.
—Arkansas Online, 29 May 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Still, Burroughs indicated Harvard’s First Amendment claims may still need to be resolved in court.
—Katelyn Polantz, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
No visible changes are made to indicate that the system is unprotected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Spagnolo said evidence indicated the shooter used a .40-caliber handgun, which had not been found.
—Arkansas Online, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Warmer ocean temperatures are contributing to more storms, NOAA said in its May forecast, because more heat means more energy to fuel activity.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The predominant color in both hotels is white, but as their names imply, Stella Nova is accented with cooler tones and starry vibes while Terra Nova has warmer, more terrestrial theming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Veteran Tribute This year’s AMAs signified a major leap in location and time of year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Those changes have previously been suggested by the RTA.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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This denotes a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.1%(compared to 19.9% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Of course, Brooklyn still has another month to go, but the fact that prices are rising in the face of rising supply and a weakening market environment hints that Brooklyn may be quietly rebounding.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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