- present tense form of indicate (3rd person singular).
indicates
Example Sentences
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Critics fixate on the Jan. 26, 2020, entry that indicates the virus might have spread undetected for weeks, not connected to Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Early data from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency indicates that more than 1,000 houses have been damaged, along with dozens of health facilities, schools and government offices.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some evidence indicates that nerves may stimulate the formation of blood vessels, which can supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
A reading below 50 indicates that builder perceptions of current sales and sales expectations are net negative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Evidence from fossilised skeletons indicates that ancient foragers were less likely to suffer from starvation or malnutrition, and were generally taller and healthier than their peasant descendants.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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