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as in signifying
to serve as a sign or symptom of
his attitude seems to indicate that he has little interest in the project
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as in implying
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 indicating
The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
That change would hinder millions of Americans from borrowing money, Cramer said, indicating a crash could occur if the companies had to stop lending.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
In the first hours after the incident, a DHS law enforcement official cited to CNN an incident report indicating the two suspects were married and were members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Payroll gains for November were also revised down by 8,000, indicating the labor market was weaker at the end of 2025 than initially estimated.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
His extension in April was the latest in a line of moves indicating the Diamondbacks were seemingly committed to retaining a strong core of players, such as outfielder Corbin Carroll, and starters Brandon Pfaadt and Corbin Burnes, and keeping pace with their rivals in the NL West.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicating
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
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This is due to the Moon’s entry into your foundational 4th house, signifying a galactic prioritization of home comforts.—
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The firm also raised its price target to $63 from $61, implying nearly 13% upside from Thursday's close.—
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Trump seems to be implying that Maduro was waging not just a war with drugs against the United States, but also a war with people.—
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
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The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.—
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Of those participating, Richie Laryea, Mathieu Choinière, Jonathan Osorio and Joel Waterman are among those most likely in frame for the 2026 World Cup, while wild card Marcelo Flores will also participate, hinting that a full-time switch from Mexico to Canada could be in the cards.—
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Of the 20 graduates, 11 (55%) were white; six (30%) were Latino; two (10%) were Black and one (5%) was Hmong, according to the police department, meaning about 45% in the class were minorities, according to KCKPD.—
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Hialeah elects its council members at large, meaning all candidates run citywide.—
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
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“Indicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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