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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 person displays insignia, logos, notations, drawings, or dress known to indicate allegiance to TDA, as observed by law enforcement in person or through virtual means (4 points).
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Discharge that is green or has a strong smell may indicate an infection that requires treatment.
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—Cordelia Nwankwo, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
The records did not indicate a plea information as of publication time; neither Gerhardt's nor Arielle's lawyers immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comments.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that the above doesn’t indicated future monies from theme parks or cruise ancillaries down the road.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Discharge that is green or has a strong smell may indicate an infection that requires treatment.
10.
—Cordelia Nwankwo, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
The records did not indicate a plea information as of publication time; neither Gerhardt's nor Arielle's lawyers immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comments.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that the above doesn’t indicated future monies from theme parks or cruise ancillaries down the road.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicate
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That means nearly 40% of US households bought a car in 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The decision would have meant that as of Wednesday, as many as 350,000 Venezuelans, many of them living in South Florida, would have lost the ability to legally work in the U.S, and a few days later would have been vulnerable to detention and deportation.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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This implies a poor Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 64.7% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Everything’s only implied or suggested, as if the show is unwilling to make a direct statement regarding Simms and Phillips’ relationship.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, a Delta value near 0 signifies that the put option is out-of-the-money and will exhibit virtually no price sensitivity to movements in the underlying asset.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Meantime, hopes for a China- U.S. trade deal resurfaced after the American president suggested on Thursday that duties on Chinese imports may have peaked.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The national ski and snowboard association uses the gold certification to denote the top 10% of clubs that have longstanding records of success.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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The historic building, which also houses a 400-seat opera house, has thick tape running throughout its interior, denoting where the U.S. border ends and the Canadian one begins.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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European leaders have hinted that retaliation could target Big Tech firms.—
Ece Yildirim,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some research in mice and cultured cells hint that microplastics have the potential to cause damage, and epidemiological research suggests that microplastics are associated with respiratory, digestive, and reproductive issues, as well as colon and lung cancer.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Indicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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