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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
That may indicate hospitals and insurers — who can now see what rivals are charging and paying — have either cut prices or demanded better rates, at least for the costliest services.
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Julie Appleby, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Darden raised its full-year sales outlook, indicating that diners are returning to eating out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a series of calls on Thursday indicating multiple vehicles were broken into in the 50 block of Middle Street, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information for the City of Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Merck chief executive officer Rob Davis has previously indicated an interest in gaining more assets that lead to second- and third-generation approaches to treating obesity, diabetes and related diseases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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Julie Appleby, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Darden raised its full-year sales outlook, indicating that diners are returning to eating out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a series of calls on Thursday indicating multiple vehicles were broken into in the 50 block of Middle Street, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information for the City of Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Merck chief executive officer Rob Davis has previously indicated an interest in gaining more assets that lead to second- and third-generation approaches to treating obesity, diabetes and related diseases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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To explore what the drug’s intricate global supply chain means for the ultimate consumers, journalists visited Ohio.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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That meant this fall semester playing in the band for Friday night football games, getting up on Saturdays for cross country meets and also attending golf practices and matches during the week.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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While the firm has a 2025 year-end price target of 6,600 for the S & P 500 , implying upside of 9% from Tuesday’s close, Johnson expects the small-cap Russell will outpace that clip.Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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For example, just one piece of vital equipment required 130 linear feet from Macaron Queen, signifying the vertigo-inducing jump between small-scale production and any dreams of upward growth.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upon landing her new role as creative director, a ‘G’ for Georgiana was tacked onto Hunza to signify the brand’s new chapter and direction.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although the threat of nuclear war has declined since the Cold War, growing geopolitical tensions have caused analysts to suggest the risk is once again on the rise.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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That said, there's not enough evidence to denote whether taking ashwagandha long term over many months is safe.Mellanie Perez, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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The date of purchase will be denoted by the date being either hole punched or blacked out, said Missy VanLanduyt, recreations partnership section chief for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The books might hint that Holmes is preparing for some holiday baking, as all of the titles are related to cooking.Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sanderson has also hinted that the second arc will take readers to new places – both geographically and thematically.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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