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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 notice indicates Baber will seek money damages on behalf of his client.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court's refusal to immediately grant Trump's request combined with its ruling ordering him to unfreeze the foreign aid this week indicates Barrett and Roberts are, at least to some extent, willing to side against Trump in legal challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The alert indicates that neither any of the children nor Lauren had been seen or heard from in at least 48 hours as of Thursday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
When To See a Healthcare Provider Certain signs and symptoms may indicate your bones are low in density.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
The Supreme Court's refusal to immediately grant Trump's request combined with its ruling ordering him to unfreeze the foreign aid this week indicates Barrett and Roberts are, at least to some extent, willing to side against Trump in legal challenges.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The alert indicates that neither any of the children nor Lauren had been seen or heard from in at least 48 hours as of Thursday night.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
When To See a Healthcare Provider Certain signs and symptoms may indicate your bones are low in density.
—Laura Schober, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This implies a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 2.1% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jonas’ price target of $430 implies shares can rebound 93.6% over the next year from Monday’s closing level.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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This commitment signifies a departure from traditional norms, a bold strategy aiming to redefine consumer expectations.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, tongue bleeding can also signify other conditions, including vitamin deficiency, infections, or cancer.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests blackout curtains can similarly block out disruptive artificial and natural light.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Research is limited in this area, but studies suggest the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties could have some benefits for blood pressure and heart health, especially in combination with other healthy lifestyle habits.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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To simplify its naming conventions, all of the brand's budget-friendly models will be simply called Roomba moving forward, whereas midrange models will be called Roomba Plus, and the name Roomba Max will denote high-end robots.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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The idea was simple: the happy couple slice open a cake revealing icing colored either blue or pink to denote a boy or girl.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the past, Rodgers has hinted about his interest in Tennessee.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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