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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 indicates
The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The child has since recovered from his illness and no other family members have become sick, which indicates there was likely no human-to-human transmission.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While full-time job schedules are by far the most common type of work schedule, the evidence indicates that part-time jobs are on the rise.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Progress in recent years McCourt said a decline in ghost guns recovered in recent years indicates the new state law — along with other developments like a 2022 order from President Joe Biden’s administration that targeted ghost gun kits — is playing a positive role.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Gauge, which indicates the length between the train track rails.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As the report indicates, enterprises will demand it.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The child has since recovered from his illness and no other family members have become sick, which indicates there was likely no human-to-human transmission.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While full-time job schedules are by far the most common type of work schedule, the evidence indicates that part-time jobs are on the rise.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Progress in recent years McCourt said a decline in ghost guns recovered in recent years indicates the new state law — along with other developments like a 2022 order from President Joe Biden’s administration that targeted ghost gun kits — is playing a positive role.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Gauge, which indicates the length between the train track rails.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As the report indicates, enterprises will demand it.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
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For brands, partnering with influencers means tapping into this unique trust and rapport to boost product visibility.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 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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One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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