indicates

verb

present tense third-person singular of indicate
1
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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2
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 Daily Cardio Load indicates how much to push your workouts each day to make progress in training without burning out. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Related Stories First-party data also indicates that 30% of the seasons’ viewership came from phones and tablets, one of Peacock’s biggest mobile audiences ever. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 As tourism economists have long warned, gross spending merely indicates the scale of economic activity – and not how much the host city benefits. — Tim Komarek, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 However, Taylor Farms’ recall indicates that Missouri is among the 27 states where its lettuce was distributed. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 Neutral, $156 The firm's price target, up from $138, indicates a 24% gain from Monday's close. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 The ride is expected to officially open sometime this summer, Universal Studios Hollywood’s website indicates. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 However, the website indicates that Abarca would focus on funding fixes and upgrades to existing roads and bridges before branching out into creating new transit routes. — Ilana Arougheti july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 As healthcare billing often entails sensitive patient and medical data, this is a critical event that indicates a broader and ongoing trend across the industry. — Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicates
  1. means
  2. implies
  3. denotes
  4. suggests
  5. signifies
  6. hints
Verb
  • Apple Silicon uses custom designs, which means there are no off-the-shelf system-on-chip options; everything has to be designed specifically for Apple.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That means more strikes are hitting their targets, more critical and economic infrastructure is being damaged, and more civilians are killed each week.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of means
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  • One can never be so sure, but management explained on the call that its outlook for the remainder of the year implies similar year-over-year output growth levels to those delivered in the first half.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That implies a little more than two infections for every one counted.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
Verb
  • The first number after IP denotes the case’s level of protection against solid objects such as dirt and dust, ranging from one to six.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This is a scale that denotes the relative hardness of minerals.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of denotes
Verb
  • But the tone suggests Tehran may be taking a tougher stance, which could further delay a full return of transits through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil supply flowed before the war.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Algol relates to the Arabic al-ghül, which signifies demon or ghoul.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of signifies
Verb
  • While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.
    — Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of hints

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