as in clues
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 indications
For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.
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Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
It couldn’t be determined whether JetBlue had held discussions or received indications of interest.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As part of its strategy, Tivic secured worldwide exclusive license rights to Entolimod™ for acute radiation syndrome (ARS), along with the rights to additional potential indications.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, indications are that those efforts are ramping up.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Early indications suggest that this iteration will push those boundaries even further.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said Monday morning that initial indications were that 32 people had been released from hospitals but there were also serious injuries.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Early indications suggest the policy shift has helped revive shipments to Europe, where buyers have adjusted more quickly to the new licensing regime.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
It couldn’t be determined whether JetBlue had held discussions or received indications of interest.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
As part of its strategy, Tivic secured worldwide exclusive license rights to Entolimod™ for acute radiation syndrome (ARS), along with the rights to additional potential indications.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, indications are that those efforts are ramping up.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Early indications suggest that this iteration will push those boundaries even further.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said Monday morning that initial indications were that 32 people had been released from hospitals but there were also serious injuries.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Early indications suggest the policy shift has helped revive shipments to Europe, where buyers have adjusted more quickly to the new licensing regime.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indications
Noun
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Researchers are also exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Market reactions could become more sensitive to incoming data due to fewer clues about the Fed’s intentions.—
Paul Wachtel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Part of that navigation is driven by chemical cues, such as concentrations of the female hormone progesterone, but gravity seems to play a significant role too, McPherson said.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visual phonics, which includes hand cues and symbols that represent sounds such as vowels or consonants, can be used as literacy support.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Oil steadied and Asian stocks were mostly trading lower Tuesday as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remained mixed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Indications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indications. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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