1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of indicate
Green segments indicate areas where your PC is totally on point security-wise.
—
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Recent polling from the Free Press had indicated that Harris appeared to have a slight, 3-percentage-point lead on Trump in Michigan, though that was within the poll's 4-percentage-point margin of error.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In his presentation to the Neuroethics Working Group, Huth shared some as yet unpublished — and surprising — results indicating that the brain data may be transferable after all.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The unveiling of the Exposition Center location comes as speculation has focused on Veterans Park, where a concert-sized stage was being erected Thursday and where permits filed with the city indicated a Harris campaign event would be taking place.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indicate 
PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Recent polling from the Free Press had indicated that Harris appeared to have a slight, 3-percentage-point lead on Trump in Michigan, though that was within the poll's 4-percentage-point margin of error.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
In his presentation to the Neuroethics Working Group, Huth shared some as yet unpublished — and surprising — results indicating that the brain data may be transferable after all.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The unveiling of the Exposition Center location comes as speculation has focused on Veterans Park, where a concert-sized stage was being erected Thursday and where permits filed with the city indicated a Harris campaign event would be taking place.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
-
Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
-
On the other hand, if green agents get pushed out of the profession, that will mean fewer opportunities for the pros to take advantage of them.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The merger implies a current equity value of Huture at $1.0 billion prior to closing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
During the election, a political advertisement falsely implied Vick supported Amendment 80.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Similarly, Harris will also be holding her final campaign event in the state, signifying the critical role the state plays in securing the presidency.Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
-
In the downstairs ballroom, Guadagnino embraces his two co-stars, signifying their close relationship.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Netanyahu’s lack of strategic vision to accomplish this task, however, suggests that Israel will be prosecuting an ongoing war that has alienated many potential U.S. partners in the world.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
-
The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Lines spoken in Mandarin appear white, while yellow denotes Yunnan dialect.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
-
Even the word ‘hurricane’ comes from Huracán, a Taino and Mayan word denoting the god of wind.Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The host even helped him out, hinting that the guy’s first name is Tim, but the contestant was still stumped.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Nov. 2024
-
That level of durability perhaps hints best at potential applications for the new engine—far more so than guesses about the possibility of a much less powerful Panigale V2 that would certainly leave Ducatisti disappointed.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near indicate
Cite this Entry
“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share