as in clue
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 indication
Firstly, the cash cow – Keytruda – continued to gain market share with approval in more indications.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Now, his town could give an indication of what the road to recovery may look like for those in the Los Angeles area joining the growing list of towns and cities devastated by wildfires.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
People’s minds hold things and form conclusions with indications.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The Titans, who hold the top pick, aren’t going to build around Will Levis if this season was any indication.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Now, his town could give an indication of what the road to recovery may look like for those in the Los Angeles area joining the growing list of towns and cities devastated by wildfires.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
People’s minds hold things and form conclusions with indications.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The Titans, who hold the top pick, aren’t going to build around Will Levis if this season was any indication.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
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Most people make decisions based on limited information, but your chat history holds clues about your future path.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The observations recorded by Hubble yield new clues about the history of Andromeda, which looks markedly different from our own galaxy's history, according to NASA.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just like a little salt in your cake batter doesn't make your cake taste salty, a hint of sweet corn in your macaroni and cheese doesn't transform your beloved side into a dessert.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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This weightless multitasker adds a hint of radiance to the skin—as a primer below foundation or simply on its own. Concealer for Women Over 50 The best concealers for women over 50 meld hydrating ingredients with actives, such as peptides, for anti-aging benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Choi’s suggestions haven’t mollified Young Poong and MBK Partners.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fathers were there to help with questions, suggestions and smiles.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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There have been anecdotal reports that GLP-1 medications may contribute to anorexia by blunting hunger cues for people who’ve developed an unhealthy aversion to food.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hopefully, attendees will take a cue from Senator Bernie Sanders at Trump’s last inauguration and remember their mittens.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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And Analysts Work Together As One The most powerful ideas align with the needs of the audience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This trade idea has the Rockets bolstering their frontcourt by adding one of the best available big men on the trading block, Portland Trail Blazers center, Robert Williams III.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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