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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
After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Research indicates that garlic can lower blood pressure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Research indicates that garlic can lower blood pressure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That means if companies do as Trump asks, then America can’t raise tariff revenue from them.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Later, it’s implied that the actual kidnapper was Manon, who has the same tattoo.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
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In other words, the agency implied that two provisions of the budget bill reduce taxes for seniors, when in fact there’s only one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In 1925, the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini chose a live turtle to signify their long-lasting spirit of competition.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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For the last four-quarter period, AES's Net Income was $1.3 billion – signifying a moderate Net Income Margin of 10.7% (compared to 11.6% for the S&P 500) How Stable is AES Financially?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Research suggests that some supplements, including magnesium, vitamin D, and coenzyme Q10, and others, may help decrease the frequency or severity of migraine attack symptoms.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Stevie Wonder has hit back at a rumor that suggests the legendary R&B singer-songwriter isn't actually blind.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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That is fine if the average quality of those shots — denoted as xG per shot — is high.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Around the main pattern were entire sections of white tiles without any pattern, and they may have been used as smaller alcoves or to denote special arrangements of furniture or a bench, archaeologists said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration has since hinted that some trading partners might get more time for talks.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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Organizers have hinted that more will be announced in the coming weeks.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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