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
There were no indications Thursday of the team folding its cards on the season.
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Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no indications the group was close to launching a coup.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Otherwise, there is absolutely no indication that Russia won’t wait and regroup and pursue the same goals later on—in other words, subjugating Ukraine, carrying out regime change, and making sure that Ukraine remains essentially in the Russian sphere of influence.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And last week, the U.S. extended sanctions against Russia — an indication that the Trump administration wants a ceasefire before any economic normalization.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no indications the group was close to launching a coup.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Otherwise, there is absolutely no indication that Russia won’t wait and regroup and pursue the same goals later on—in other words, subjugating Ukraine, carrying out regime change, and making sure that Ukraine remains essentially in the Russian sphere of influence.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
And last week, the U.S. extended sanctions against Russia — an indication that the Trump administration wants a ceasefire before any economic normalization.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indication
Noun
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As for defense, while Trump has said little, the people in his orbit have offered more clues as to how the Administration may approach Taiwan.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Earnings reports and profit margins will offer critical clues.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Council President Victoria Vasquez thanked Lennar for making so many changes, including implementing her suggestion of larger lots backing up on natural areas.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Polite suggestions morph into silent judgment before the awkward pressure builds to a point so fine not even tweezers could pull the thorny social situation out.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With thousands of upvotes and comments, people shared the social cues many people overlook.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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The collection took some subtle cues from Truman Capote’s swans, per Samantha Conti’s WWD review of the collection.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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This innovative idea allows companies to analyze and optimize their processes with real-time results rather than relying on subjective interviews.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is about helping people feel ownership of ideas, and motivating them to move forward.—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Indication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indication. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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