index

[in-deks] / ˈɪn dɛks /

NOUN

indication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indicator ratio

STRONG

basis clue evidence formula guide hand indicant indication mark model needle pointer rule sign symbol symptom token

WEAK

indicia significant

VERB

arrange, order

Synonyms

STRONG

alphabetize catalogue docket file list record tabulate

Antonyms

WEAK

disarrange disorder disorganize

Example Sentences

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Instead, the index has gained 3.7% so far in May.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the personal consumption expenditures price index for April.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Next week’s holiday shortened trading brings an inflation update with the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ release of the personal consumption expenditures price index on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

He plucks out a blade of grass with his free hand and spins it between the pads of his thumb and index finger.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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