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as in implied
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 indicated
Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Two days later, a GI study indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly eosinophilic esophagitis.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, Davenport says comments that Witkoff made in the aftermath of February 26 negotiations with Iran indicated some confusion between nuclear reactors, which use enriched uranium for power, and the centrifuge facilities where the enrichment process takes place.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the verdict in favor of Gutierrez in 2025, the Aurora Police Department indicated its intention to appeal the decision.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the group overseeing the effort, after voting by thousands of stakeholders, indicated a name would be announced in February.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the evidence indicated that she had likely been kept alive for several days after her abduction.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In other states, such as Arizona, top election officials have vowed to push back against the order, but so far Morales hasn't indicated any plans to.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Contacted on Friday, March 27, the interim director of the commission, Glenn Page, indicated his office hadn’t moved in such a direction following the hearing’s end.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Two days later, a GI study indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly eosinophilic esophagitis.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
For example, Davenport says comments that Witkoff made in the aftermath of February 26 negotiations with Iran indicated some confusion between nuclear reactors, which use enriched uranium for power, and the centrifuge facilities where the enrichment process takes place.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the verdict in favor of Gutierrez in 2025, the Aurora Police Department indicated its intention to appeal the decision.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the group overseeing the effort, after voting by thousands of stakeholders, indicated a name would be announced in February.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the evidence indicated that she had likely been kept alive for several days after her abduction.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In other states, such as Arizona, top election officials have vowed to push back against the order, but so far Morales hasn't indicated any plans to.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Contacted on Friday, March 27, the interim director of the commission, Glenn Page, indicated his office hadn’t moved in such a direction following the hearing’s end.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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At one point Friday, futures markets implied a greater-than-even chance that the Fed could raise rates by the end of 2026, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gerry Cardinale, the managing partner of RedBird Capital, the Ellisons’ partner in the bid, has publicly stated that foreign investment is a beneficial part of the trade and implied that the amount would be increased.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Springsteen hinted that the set lists for the upcoming shows will be purposeful and meet the moment at a time when many Americans are struggling to put food on the table as gas and commodities prices spike due to Trump’s now monthlong war in Iran.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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Early results hinted that red and near-infrared light applied to the head might protect neural tissue after brain injury.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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