as in clue
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 indication
Counsel for the Robinsons claims that the women never brought up any indication of a hostile workplace.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2025
There's no indication yet that the U.S. is entering a wave this summer, but experts are keeping a close eye on the latest variant, called LP.8.1.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2025
If last week’s OTA practice is any indication, that certainly could be the case.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 May 2025
There's no indication yet that the U.S. is entering a wave this summer, but experts are keeping a close eye on the latest variant, called LP.8.1.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 May 2025
If last week’s OTA practice is any indication, that certainly could be the case.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
If April’s output is any indication, clearing 49,000 outstanding PSLF requests could take well over two and a half years.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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This database, however, didn’t include any clues about who owns the data or where it may have been gathered from.—
Matt Burgess,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Attendees may be looking for clues as to whether the congressman, who turns 86 the next day, will decide to seek a 23rd full term in 2026.—
Josh Kurtz,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Following President Trump’s suggestion that trade partners can avoid tariffs by increasing their purchases of U.S. energy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that investments from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan in the flagship LNG project could form the basis of a deal with those countries.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
Noun
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So, the emotional cues that were easy to pick up in face-to-face interactions now require more attention.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Taking cues from John le Carré and Michael Powell, Anderson constructs an espionage family drama about the battle for the soul of capitalism that just so happens to be his funniest movie in years.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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