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
But if 2024 is any indication, next year should prove to be a lot more interesting for having Chappell Roan camping up our popular culture.
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Advertisement There’s no indication in the case file that Tardy or anyone else in Sheriff Robert Luna’s administration investigated Morris’ concerns.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The Fed also gave some indication that possibly two more interest rate cuts — instead of the four rate cuts projected just a few months ago — might be ahead for 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
At a media briefing on Monday, the Pentagon's press secretary, Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said defense officials have seen no indication that the drones flying over multiple locations in the U.S. are being controlled by a foreign country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Advertisement There’s no indication in the case file that Tardy or anyone else in Sheriff Robert Luna’s administration investigated Morris’ concerns.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The Fed also gave some indication that possibly two more interest rate cuts — instead of the four rate cuts projected just a few months ago — might be ahead for 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
At a media briefing on Monday, the Pentagon's press secretary, Air Force Major General Pat Ryder said defense officials have seen no indication that the drones flying over multiple locations in the U.S. are being controlled by a foreign country.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rise adds a few interesting new twists, like the ability to scrub through occasional video animations for visual clues and the ability to track certain scenes throughout multiple times of day.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Looking for Sunday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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As anyone who's been to Atlantic City can tell you, video poker's hold-and-draw hand-building involves only the barest hint of strategy and is designed so the house always wins.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The especially dry offering from the 295-year-old Champagne house in Reims, France noses with fresh grapefruit, marzipan and a hint of jasmine tea.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is no suggestion that the attack was connected to Musk's X post.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The addition also includes Shazam, which helps users to identify songs and media through cues, but perhaps the most interesting new feature is the ability of the device to perform as a translator in real time for some of the most common language pairs used in many parts of the world.John Werner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This fall, the city of Austin also took a cue from San Francisco, passing a series of new sound policies aimed at protecting both venues and neighbors.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Without advice from the United States and its allies, Kyiv has produced unrealistic ideas on ending the war—such as Zelensky’s victory plan announced this fall.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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