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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
That may indicate hospitals and insurers — who can now see what rivals are charging and paying — have either cut prices or demanded better rates, at least for the costliest services.
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Julie Appleby, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Darden raised its full-year sales outlook, indicating that diners are returning to eating out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a series of calls on Thursday indicating multiple vehicles were broken into in the 50 block of Middle Street, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information for the City of Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Merck chief executive officer Rob Davis has previously indicated an interest in gaining more assets that lead to second- and third-generation approaches to treating obesity, diabetes and related diseases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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Julie Appleby, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite that, Darden raised its full-year sales outlook, indicating that diners are returning to eating out.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a series of calls on Thursday indicating multiple vehicles were broken into in the 50 block of Middle Street, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information for the City of Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Merck chief executive officer Rob Davis has previously indicated an interest in gaining more assets that lead to second- and third-generation approaches to treating obesity, diabetes and related diseases.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That meant this fall semester playing in the band for Friday night football games, getting up on Saturdays for cross country meets and also attending golf practices and matches during the week.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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To explore what the drug’s intricate global supply chain means for the ultimate consumers, journalists visited Ohio.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Guggenheim target of $246 per share implies about 25% upside.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Pokémon characters, and a few more that are heavily implied but not outright confirmed — yet, at least.Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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For example, just one piece of vital equipment required 130 linear feet from Macaron Queen, signifying the vertigo-inducing jump between small-scale production and any dreams of upward growth.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Upon landing her new role as creative director, a ‘G’ for Georgiana was tacked onto Hunza to signify the brand’s new chapter and direction.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although the threat of nuclear war has declined since the Cold War, growing geopolitical tensions have caused analysts to suggest the risk is once again on the rise.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Now, the study that suggested its use in COVID is retracted.Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 18 Dec. 2024
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Each of the four categories is color-coded to denote its difficulty, with yellow representing the easiest, followed by green, blue and purple.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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For example, in women, back pain, nausea, or lightheadedness can denote a heart attack or angina, rather than chest discomfort, the typical symptom in men—though this can occur in women too.Anna Byrne, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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Prasad recalls a local official hinting that the decision came from Kumari Mayawati, then the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pregnant star, 32, also hinted that velour tracksuits sporting the Italian flag would be a hit.Clare Fisher, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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