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as in signifying
to serve as a sign or symptom of
his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project
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as in implying
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 indicating
In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
His social media posts include references to books on chronic back pain, and his X (formerly Twitter) profile features an image of a spine with surgical hardware, possibly indicating his own condition.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
However, numerous reports of their use emerged after this time amid the Syrian civil war, indicating that many may remain in the country.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
On top of that, the overall health of the nation’s economy could decline with forecasts indicating gross domestic product could plummet if mass deportations occur.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
However, the Politburo statement was released after the close and futures are indicating a +4% rise tomorrow.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Flight trackers shared by fans showed that Swift’s plane was on its way to Kansas City within an hour of the show closing, maybe indicating just how swiftly the performers plans to go into homebody mode, at least for a minute, after more than a year and a half of itinerancy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
While 75% of companies report having a dedicated AI strategy, over 90% of business leaders rank themselves in the top tier for AI knowledge—a possible red flag indicating overconfidence in an area where precise expertise is crucial.
—Quora, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
His social media posts include references to books on chronic back pain, and his X (formerly Twitter) profile features an image of a spine with surgical hardware, possibly indicating his own condition.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
However, numerous reports of their use emerged after this time amid the Syrian civil war, indicating that many may remain in the country.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
On top of that, the overall health of the nation’s economy could decline with forecasts indicating gross domestic product could plummet if mass deportations occur.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
However, the Politburo statement was released after the close and futures are indicating a +4% rise tomorrow.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Flight trackers shared by fans showed that Swift’s plane was on its way to Kansas City within an hour of the show closing, maybe indicating just how swiftly the performers plans to go into homebody mode, at least for a minute, after more than a year and a half of itinerancy.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
While 75% of companies report having a dedicated AI strategy, over 90% of business leaders rank themselves in the top tier for AI knowledge—a possible red flag indicating overconfidence in an area where precise expertise is crucial.
—Quora, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicating
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Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, Wall Street firm Oppenheimer upped its price target on Costco shares to $1,075 each from $980, implying roughly 9% upside from Monday’s close.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a provocative paper suggested that this radiation isn’t limited to black holes, implying that everything eventually decays away.Big Think, Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are a total of six episodes in the back half of season 5; the fifth episode that aired on December 8 ended with Luke Grimes’ Kayce hinting to a solution that would save the beleaguered ranch.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Street will also be a crew chief for RCR in the Xfinity Series, hinting that the team will run a third part-time car there, as well.Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The latter brand is the first to be featured in the Beam Private Barrel Club, meaning whiskey fans will now have the chance to pick their own barrels of Knob Creek bourbon or rye to bottle.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is a news report suggesting that a group of lawmakers may introduce a legislation to force health insurance companies to divest their pharmacy business.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Overall, women lead just 8% of S&P 500 companies, suggesting that decades of momentum have only yielded incremental gains.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Indicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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