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as in implied
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
For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
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Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite rejecting direct talks, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations, signaling a potential path forward, though tensions remain high.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Nino also indicated that many people take their Tether and trade down on second-tier exchanges with more crypto trading pairs, which was confirmed anecdotally by listening to X rooms filled with Chinese traders livestreaming their activity.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Initial signs indicated a gas leak, and local utility provider DTE Energy turned off the gas at the request of police, according to the Detroit Free Press.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Yet despite rejecting direct talks, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations, signaling a potential path forward.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
While large majorities of Democrats and Republicans agree that the immigration system is broken, as indicated in a recent New York Times/Ipsos poll, Americans disagree on how policies such as deportations should be carried out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite rejecting direct talks, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations, signaling a potential path forward, though tensions remain high.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Nino also indicated that many people take their Tether and trade down on second-tier exchanges with more crypto trading pairs, which was confirmed anecdotally by listening to X rooms filled with Chinese traders livestreaming their activity.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Initial signs indicated a gas leak, and local utility provider DTE Energy turned off the gas at the request of police, according to the Detroit Free Press.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Yet despite rejecting direct talks, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations, signaling a potential path forward.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
While large majorities of Democrats and Republicans agree that the immigration system is broken, as indicated in a recent New York Times/Ipsos poll, Americans disagree on how policies such as deportations should be carried out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicated
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The headline also implied broader public support for negotiations that could ease international pressure and economic hardship.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As has been the case with 21st century globalization, an unprecedented boom in global trade and investment during the Gold Standard era implied all the major countries were indebted to each other in an interlinked global web of debts, counter debts and obligations.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sciatica exercises are meant to help relieve pain associated with the condition and should be done under the supervision of a physical therapist.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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But DeSantis had hinted previously that his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be a worthy candidate to continue his administration’s legacy.—
Stephany Matat,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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The outlet reported that an FAA statement said American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop but referred all questions to the airline for more information.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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Rocket Homes gets a referral fee — typically 35% of the brokerage’s commission — if the consumer ultimately buys a home with the brokerage that Rocket Homes referred them to, according to the lawsuit.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Indicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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