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as in to imply
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 indicate
As reported by First Post, official electoral data indicates a high turnout, with over 4.6 million people, or 25 per cent of eligible voters, voting by noon local time in Romania's election.
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
If most discussions are dominated by a few voices, or if disagreement is rare, that may indicate low psychological safety—regardless of what survey responses say.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Following a torrent of polls released over the last few weeks, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the few polls released this week indicate a slight uptick in support for the president.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
If most discussions are dominated by a few voices, or if disagreement is rare, that may indicate low psychological safety—regardless of what survey responses say.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Following a torrent of polls released over the last few weeks, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the few polls released this week indicate a slight uptick in support for the president.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That means that any new releases of Port Ellen from the original distillery are going to get more and more expensive and more and more scarce.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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So, why the attack on electric vehicles and what does this mean for car buyers? Need a break?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Unlike his small-time Israeli rivals, the placards implied, Netanyahu was a savvy statesman who punched above his weight on the international stage, thanks to his unaccented English oratory and ability to inveigle the world’s most powerful people.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The band sued Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar, last July, alleging that the use of the Ill Communication song falsely implied that Beastie Boys endorsed Chili’s.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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The skyscraper signifies an important urban developmental stage, as defined by Brian J. Godfrey, a scholar of urban studies.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
13 May 2025
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Also present is what would become Autopia, signifying that Disneyland in late 1953 had many of its early attractions solidified.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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The cancer is described as having a Gleason score of 9, denoting its aggressiveness, and has spread to the bone.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The Venu 3 comes in 45mm or 41mm size options, with the smaller model (denoted with an S at the end of its name) getting a 1mm bump from the last generation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The disparate responses from voters in all three countries -- and the lack of any decisive victory for any one party or candidate in Portugal or Poland -- hint that the political polarization that has roiled the U.S. over the past decade is a global trend, not merely an American one.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 May 2025
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Experts have explored many theories, hinting that the link between these two conditions is intricate and has many cause.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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