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Recent Examples of indicators
Runser referenced indicators in manufacturing showing the sector is expanding, which is supportive of future freight demand.
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Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, your age can offer a few indicators about what your skin needs, which, for many people in their late 30s and beyond, is moisture and a light touch.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
In Los Angeles County alone, hundreds of hospice providers have been flagged with indicators of fraud, pointing to a level of activity that is far more systemic than isolated incidents.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
That is largely because mothers can breastfeed for longer periods of time, which improves child health and nutrition indicators and reduces growth stunting, according to previous research from USAID.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There were real indicators that the offensive line boosted the running backs.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Bruce Exhibits Measurable Dominance Across Multiple Metrics The study documented Bruce’s alpha position not only through combat outcomes but through quantifiable social and physiological indicators.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Technical indicators for Tesla shares aren’t offering much encouragement either.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, your age can offer a few indicators about what your skin needs, which, for many people in their late 30s and beyond, is moisture and a light touch.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
In Los Angeles County alone, hundreds of hospice providers have been flagged with indicators of fraud, pointing to a level of activity that is far more systemic than isolated incidents.
—Tom Koutsoumpas, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
That is largely because mothers can breastfeed for longer periods of time, which improves child health and nutrition indicators and reduces growth stunting, according to previous research from USAID.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There were real indicators that the offensive line boosted the running backs.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Bruce Exhibits Measurable Dominance Across Multiple Metrics The study documented Bruce’s alpha position not only through combat outcomes but through quantifiable social and physiological indicators.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Technical indicators for Tesla shares aren’t offering much encouragement either.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicators
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Roise said to help protect against damage from wildfires, residents should clear any potential fuel like bushes, pine needles or propane tanks away from their homes.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In stock markets abroad, indexes rose in Europe following a weaker finish in Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the in-flight data, the team computed apparent ice emission indices (ice crystals/kg) and nvPM EI for both fuels.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Indicators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indicators. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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