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
In the most recent event, there has not been any indication that volcanic gas is being emitted in the region, which adds to the uncertainty, Haney said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
This was the clearest indication yet of the perpetual arms race between the Grand Slams.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Clearly, Sidewinder will make good on his promise to break out of prison, and if his threats are any indication, Mackie's Sam better watch his back.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The bill died after testimony in early February, but Worthington worries if neighboring states are any indication, this won’t be the last time Wyoming lawmakers propose an open season on lions.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indication
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
This was the clearest indication yet of the perpetual arms race between the Grand Slams.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Clearly, Sidewinder will make good on his promise to break out of prison, and if his threats are any indication, Mackie's Sam better watch his back.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The bill died after testimony in early February, but Worthington worries if neighboring states are any indication, this won’t be the last time Wyoming lawmakers propose an open season on lions.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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Pre-draft visitors often offer clues about which players or positions the Pittsburgh Steelers will be targeting.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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And unlike misspellings or other mistakes, large swaths of coherent text don’t give the reader clues that the transcriptions could be inaccurate, potentially leading users to use them in high-stakes scenarios without ever finding their failures.—
Asmelash Teka Hadgu,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There is no hint of the loud background music in the recording.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That piece offers good suggestions from experts in the hockey world.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, a consistent pattern of self-silencing may train the partner to overlook — rather than attune to — emotional cues, creating a dynamic of disengagement.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In a paper published on Friday in Science Advances, Nieder and his colleagues report that crows display an impressive aptitude at distinguishing shapes by using geometric irregularities as a cognitive cue.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
11 Apr. 2025
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Deporting supposed gang members and Hamas supporters without due process may violate any number of statutes, but forcing oppositionists to defend these people’s rights allows the administration to paint them as defending their ideas.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The basic idea is to start with something large and compact it down for easy transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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