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as in implies
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 indicates
Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
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Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
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Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.
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His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
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Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
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“Indicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicates. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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