as in clue
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
there are indications that a medical breakthrough in the treatment of the disease is imminent
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Recent Examples of indication
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The revival of embellishments and crafty details like macrame, appliqués, and botanical embroidery is a strong indication that a more playful and vibrant season is upon us.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But there was no indication that Putin is ready to back away from his conditions for a prospective peace deal, which are fiercely opposed by Kyiv.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The announcement of the royal visit is likely to be read as an indication that the Vatican believes the pope will be out of hospital in the coming weeks.
—Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
What Was on Epstein’s Computers and Cameras There were indications that computer hard drives had been removed from Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan homes before law enforcement searches of the respective properties more than a decade apart.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But there was no indication that Putin is ready to back away from his conditions for a prospective peace deal, which are fiercely opposed by Kyiv.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The announcement of the royal visit is likely to be read as an indication that the Vatican believes the pope will be out of hospital in the coming weeks.
—Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
What Was on Epstein’s Computers and Cameras There were indications that computer hard drives had been removed from Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan homes before law enforcement searches of the respective properties more than a decade apart.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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This attribution often provides clues about who carried out the attacks and who the attacks targeted.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Creators on TikTok and YouTube post reaction videos every week, and amateur sleuths dissect backstage scenes for clues about upcoming storylines or character developments.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biggest risk with AI is trust: The capability to understand the content or suggestions that AI provides, as well as its decision process.—
Agur Jõgi,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Any suggestions besides just avoiding her? — Frustrated Daughter-in-law Dear Frustrated: Call her on it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Take a cue from Margot Robbie, who recently stepped out in New York with a smart approach to layering: the actor wore a boxy Bottega Veneta blazer and, underneath it, an unbuttoned cream shirt and white tee.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Take a cue from The Drew Barrymore Show host and pair them with a graphic sweatshirt or elevate your dress code by throwing on a blazer.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This means that if Treasury would simply revalue its gold at prices closer to today’s price of about $2900 per ounce, Tariff or Tax Revenues Collected in Bitcoin A more experimental idea involves collecting certain taxes, fees, or tariffs in bitcoin.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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