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| precursor |
one that comes before and proclaims the arrival of someone or something; indication that a specific event will soon take place. [1/2 definitions] |
| prefigure |
to give an earlier indication, image, or representation of; foreshadow. [1/2 definitions] |
| prognostic |
an indication or symptom on which to base a medical prognosis. [1/4 definitions] |
| promise |
indication of a probable future condition or occurrence. [1/8 definitions] |
| rale |
an abnormal bubbling or rattling sound in a respiratory tract, often an indication of disease. |
| sharply |
in a markedly new direction with little or no previous indication. [1/3 definitions] |
| show |
an appearance or indication. [1/16 definitions] |
| sign |
anything that indicates the presence or existence of a fact, event, quality, or tendency; indicator; indication. [3/11 definitions] |
| stripe1 |
a band of cloth or braid worn on a uniform, often as an indication of time served. [1/5 definitions] |
| symptom |
an indication or sign of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| thumbs-down |
a gesture or indication of disapproval or disagreement. |
| walk out |
to leave suddenly, esp. as an indication of anger or protest. [1/4 definitions] |
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