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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 indicated
But regardless of Self’s final call, sources have indicated several departures from the KU roster should be expected.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Initial reports have indicated that discussions are at an early stage, but the NFL is said to be looking for at least an extra $1 billion a year, a sum that would likely be disruptive to traditional media companies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Reports have indicated that the incident occurred while production for the hit reality series was ongoing, but not while cameras were rolling.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de CossÃo, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The zoo has indicated that details on public viewing opportunities, the calf’s name, and introductions to the rest of the giraffe herd will be announced in the weeks ahead.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The report by the Daily Mail indicated Fergie was set to star in a reality series that would have seen her sell clones of the queen’s corgis, Muick and Sandy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump toppled Maduro in Venezuela and indicated that DiÌaz-Canel and Cuba could be next.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump has lashed out at a number of G7 members and NATO allies for not responding to his calls for help in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although in recent days several of them had indicated a willingness to back appropriate action to restore the key waterway to normal traffic.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Initial reports have indicated that discussions are at an early stage, but the NFL is said to be looking for at least an extra $1 billion a year, a sum that would likely be disruptive to traditional media companies.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Reports have indicated that the incident occurred while production for the hit reality series was ongoing, but not while cameras were rolling.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de CossÃo, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The zoo has indicated that details on public viewing opportunities, the calf’s name, and introductions to the rest of the giraffe herd will be announced in the weeks ahead.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The report by the Daily Mail indicated Fergie was set to star in a reality series that would have seen her sell clones of the queen’s corgis, Muick and Sandy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump toppled Maduro in Venezuela and indicated that DiÌaz-Canel and Cuba could be next.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump has lashed out at a number of G7 members and NATO allies for not responding to his calls for help in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although in recent days several of them had indicated a willingness to back appropriate action to restore the key waterway to normal traffic.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
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In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other researchers soon realized that his formula, now known as the Veneziano amplitude, implied that hadrons aren’t particles, but vibrating strings.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere in the season, Teti hinted that Paul took back at least one rose she’d already handed out.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pushing back Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Rubio hinted the administration is not inclined to do so.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mamdani’s move suggested a new emphasis on compassionate public policy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maritime tracking firm Winward suggested the ship may have spoofed its location and surreptitiously delivered the fuel to Cuba already.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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