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Recent Examples of indicator
The canary page being down could be a good indicator to check the transparency report for more information.
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
So the morning of day one is always a big indicator.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Trump and Republicans will face two major electoral tests later this year in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, which will be key indicators of their popularity ahead of the 2026 midterms.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
This week, investor attention turns to Target (TGT) and key macro indicators, including the Fed’s latest meeting minutes and some housing market data.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 18 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
So the morning of day one is always a big indicator.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Trump and Republicans will face two major electoral tests later this year in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races, which will be key indicators of their popularity ahead of the 2026 midterms.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
This week, investor attention turns to Target (TGT) and key macro indicators, including the Fed’s latest meeting minutes and some housing market data.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicator
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Key Takeaways The Asian needle ant is a small, brownish ant that is often seen wandering alone.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Is that tied to the scene in the movie where Alpha draws a constellation on her uncle’s arm, connecting his needle marks?—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Such spikes in yields can have a gravity-like effect on markets by raising borrowing costs across the economy, which can drag on equity valuations — particularly for growth stocks with steep multiples, hence the harsher drop in the Nasdaq vs. other major indexes.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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Key Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, or 0.3%, and the S&P 500 increased slightly (0.1%) as of around 2 p.m. EDT, though the Nasdaq (down 0.1%) pared back losses each index fell between 0.5% and 1% earlier in the day.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index, surged more than 15%.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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In the most classic format, the gauge readout mimics an analog speedometer and tachometer, with fuel level and coolant temp readouts alongside any active cruise control modes, warning lights and other critical driver info.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Indicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicator. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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