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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
The presence of a slimy coating indicates that bacteria has begun to grow and multiply, per AllRecipes.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
This unusual level of secrecy around the high-level meeting indicates how sensitive these talks are for Saudi Arabia's crown prince, leaders from other Gulf states, Egypt's president and Jordan's king, who all attended.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Understand the care tag Care tags often use symbols to indicate how to properly care for a garment.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The announcement indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday evening, when he was also said to be in critical condition.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
This unusual level of secrecy around the high-level meeting indicates how sensitive these talks are for Saudi Arabia's crown prince, leaders from other Gulf states, Egypt's president and Jordan's king, who all attended.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Understand the care tag Care tags often use symbols to indicate how to properly care for a garment.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The announcement indicated that Francis’ medical condition had become more complicated since an update from his doctors on Friday evening, when he was also said to be in critical condition.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
Verb
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That means the seeding will not always be the same as the final rankings done by the CFP selection committee.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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What losing Copp means for the Red Wings Copp was one of the players who had benefitted most from Detroit’s midseason coaching change, moving up into the second-line center role under Todd McLellan.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wells offers us a model of political resistance to racial injustice that implies the complex negotiation of principles when confronted with sustained pressures, in practice, by the institutions and norms that perpetuate white supremacy and racial oppression.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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At point strongly implied in the affidavit when Det.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Republican Party mentioned education 31 times in their 1980 Republican Platform, signifying the immediate concern of education policy and a shift towards bipartisan focus on schooling issues.—
Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made by History,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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The researchers concluded that the uptick in online searches signifies the need for public health officials to stay in front of the issue of gambling addiction, including through research and a comprehensive health care response.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Hamas suggested in a statement Friday that a mix-up of remains might have occurred after Israel bombed the area where both the Israeli hostages and Palestinians were present.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The varying activity in these voxels creates patterns akin to fingerprints that denote different states of mind or types of mental activity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, that depends on how many items there are in the first place, a value typically denoted by n.—
Steve Nadis,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy’s response to the measles outbreak, like those of others in his movement, hints that this unusual degree of apathy is likely to continue.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the canine appearing to be asleep, her owner hinted that this peaceful nap was nothing but an act.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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