INDICATED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

indicated

verb

past tense of indicate

as in denoted

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 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 Fed officials indicated plans for another hike in meeting minutes, but did not clarify when. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Although the investigation is in its early stages, sheriff’s officials indicated that Kevin Mannix was believed to have killed his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Shuter even indicated this is a major shift from Harry’s previous business strategy. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 The outlet indicated Diddy, 56, was transported to a nearby hospital to treat a head injury. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The two incidents involve different circumstances, and OpenAI has not indicated that they are connected. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Mousquetaires Group, which runs the Intermarche chain, has indicated that a Danish company, Danfoss, manages the affected refrigerators. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 And while there are some fears about excess product, the quarterly report indicated that North America inventory fell by 1 percent after growing over the last two years. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Parente said there were only three bullet holes in Martinez’ windshield on the right passenger side, which indicated Martinez wasn't driving toward the agent. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The machine generated about a dozen or so graphs, marked by human figures and bursts of colors that denoted energy fields, broken down by organ—and even tooth.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Farrar’s post was a tiny script, of sorts, in which a character makes a pronouncement that is then interrupted by an action denoted by asterisks.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of denoted

Verb

It was implied that the residency would draw upon multiple bonds that the band has built with the venue, the city, and the surrounding Bay Area fanbase over the years.

— Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Aly’s quarrel begins with a name; Luna’s arrives at the rank implied by father.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of implied

Verb

From brand to content, quality as a compass Which still meant for Haylaz crafting quality content, based on impactful characters kids could relate to.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
There was a time when fall was hospitality’s quiet season—the quiet lull between summer beach trips and ski season escapades, the time when back to school and back to work meant people largely stayed home.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of meant

Verb

Vaccarello, meanwhile, has already hinted that his any moves might take him beyond fashion.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
The latest update in Jolie and Pitt’s yearslong legal dispute comes after sources hinted that the actress is also facing a disconnect from their six children.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hinted

Verb

The Kremlin readout of the call suggested progress had actually been made on the humanitarian front.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
For more of my conversation with Harjo about Season 2 — including the unexpected cereal Jones suggested his character eat — check out Guest Spot.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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