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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
These trends indicate a shift toward more stable and economically advantageous romantic relationships in the U.S.
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Reports indicate President Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban slated to take effect Sunday, just one day before the presidential inauguration, according to multiple outlets, including The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Research indicates that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults already consider the Nutrition Facts label when making purchasing decisions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Reports indicate President Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban slated to take effect Sunday, just one day before the presidential inauguration, according to multiple outlets, including The Associated Press.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Research indicates that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults already consider the Nutrition Facts label when making purchasing decisions.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the unambiguous—and largely unexamined—nature of the U.K.’s support for Ukraine means that there isn’t a Plan B if the dynamic of the war shifts away from Kyiv this year.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The average price target on shares implies just 3.7% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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On-screen, Paimon is considered the god of Ellen's group, and in real life, the character has been written about for centuries, signified by the loopy symbol that shows up throughout the film, namely in Ellen's necklace.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The growing number of Red and Orange List countries signifies a world becoming more divided and challenging to navigate, even for the most privileged travelers.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the mission, which required the players to each build a giant statute to earn safety, Traitor Bob the Drag Queen, 38, suggested that one of the contestants added late (The Challenge’s Wes Bergmann, Big Brother’s Derrick Levasseur and Survivor’s Boston Rob Mariano) might be a Traitor.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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In peer coaching, a fellow coach suggested goal setting to improve employee engagement.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, the multi-hyphenate star, who graces this week's cover of PEOPLE, has no idea which entertainment symbol will be used to denote her life’s work.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each swap kit comes with a swap pint, two bowls and two spoons, and the four unique kits will be available here for just $3.60, as the brand denotes that the pints each contain 360 calories or less.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Trump hinted that he was set to take action on his first day in office to pardon individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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