INDICATES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

indicates

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present tense third-person singular of indicate

as in means

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 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 The thread also indicates the account was previously approved by a China Webull team member and an American counterpart. — Eamon Javers,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months. — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Green tea usually contains less, though most forms are not caffeine-free unless the label explicitly indicates so. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 This indicates that there are no systemic sources of error that are biasing the error-detection process. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 The salary change indicates that council members and the chair would be paid as full-time employees, our media partner, the Baltimore Banner, reported last month. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Conclusion Complex billing indicates that pricing has matured faster than the infrastructure underneath it. — Kashif Saleem, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 This indicates that insurers are either scaling back or removing Medicare Advantage plans completely and many Medicare beneficiaries will need to find new plans for 2027. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Civello also noted social media data that indicates Vans is experiencing a brand resurgence. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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That means another week of relying on players like Andrew Armstrong and Cyrus Allen, with Xavier Worthy the WR1 by default.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
It was born in 1930 and is today the most popular candy bar in the United States, which undoubtedly means the world.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

As the name implies, most foods will not stick to the slick surface of your pan.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Survivorship care is not universal Comprehensive cancer care implies not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also supportive care that will help patients live well beyond their diagnosis and treatment.

— Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of implies

Verb

The title obviously denotes your look onstage rocking the tejana.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
But the term denotes highly advanced artificial intelligence that could surpass human thought, not the category of AI — an already nebulous term — as a whole.

— Adi Robertson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of denotes

Verb

Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

Part of what Myha’la’s wink signifies is how much Celebrity Traitors UK is about, well, being a celebrity.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
The appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of signifies

Verb

Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Any report that hints about slumping demand or higher-than-expected costs of building out AI infrastructure has frequently sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

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