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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
Initial signs indicated a gas leak, and local utility provider DTE Energy turned off the gas at the request of police, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Satellite imagery analysis indicates widespread destruction in Mandalay, with thousands of buildings severely damaged.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
After years of growth, Canadian tourism in Florida is reversing course, tourism officials say and initial data indicate.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic defeat, but polls indicate that Carney has recently opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Satellite imagery analysis indicates widespread destruction in Mandalay, with thousands of buildings severely damaged.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
After years of growth, Canadian tourism in Florida is reversing course, tourism officials say and initial data indicate.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic defeat, but polls indicate that Carney has recently opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The effort, still in its earliest stages, is designed to dream up a new future for 324 acres of land — including the fairgrounds and two adjacent sites — that will be realized in full, as the name implies, in 2050.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The certification signifies that a company meets high social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This level signifies that a magmatic eruption is underway and could escalate into more powerful explosions.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cohen’s car had legislative plates with the number 12, denoting her Senate district.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Songwriters are denoted and decomposed.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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People can either get their plates transferred or get new vanity plates, some of which might be pizza themed, Caplan hinted.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a statement, Sudeikis, the show’s star and an executive producer, hinted the new episodes would be about taking chances.—
Alicia Rancilio,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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