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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
These trends indicate a shift toward more stable and economically advantageous romantic relationships in the U.S.
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Reports indicate President Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban slated to take effect Sunday, just one day before the presidential inauguration, according to multiple outlets, including The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Research indicates that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults already consider the Nutrition Facts label when making purchasing decisions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Reports indicate President Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban slated to take effect Sunday, just one day before the presidential inauguration, according to multiple outlets, including The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Research indicates that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults already consider the Nutrition Facts label when making purchasing decisions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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This means that treatment with this device can go deeper into the body—up to five centimeters, says Lisa Chevalier, PA-C and founder of So-Vous Medical Spa in New York, NY—to deliver more wellness benefits.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Does this imply that the labor market will remain solid throughout 2025?—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The incident implied that lawmakers were complicit in the development and deployment of Lumon’s technology, which is controversial among the general public.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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On-screen, Paimon is considered the god of Ellen's group, and in real life, the character has been written about for centuries, signified by the loopy symbol that shows up throughout the film, namely in Ellen's necklace.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The growing number of Red and Orange List countries signifies a world becoming more divided and challenging to navigate, even for the most privileged travelers.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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One doctor suggested that many children with medical complexities are simply too impaired to benefit from living in a home environment.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the mission, which required the players to each build a giant statute to earn safety, Traitor Bob the Drag Queen, 38, suggested that one of the contestants added late (The Challenge’s Wes Bergmann, Big Brother’s Derrick Levasseur and Survivor’s Boston Rob Mariano) might be a Traitor.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The band cycles through the same chord progressions, with slight variations, to denote when Ulysses is recounting his exploits through his own eyes.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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The 500e was first made available in the (RED) edition, including the parentheses to denote its association with the nonprofit of the same name.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Fed began cutting its main interest rate in September to give the economy a boost, but it’s hinted a slowdown in easing is coming.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The 36-year-old actor also hinted that a return in the future isn’t off the table.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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