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denotes

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present tense third-person singular of denote

as in signifies

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

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as in indicates

to serve as a sign or symptom of the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

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Recent Examples of denotes The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 In astronomy, an extremely red object frequently denotes a lot of dust, which can obscure its true nature. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 The first number after IP denotes the case’s level of protection against solid objects such as dirt and dust, ranging from one to six. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 This is a scale that denotes the relative hardness of minerals. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Of course, parents who are in the market for a name that denotes power, magic, and a regal pedigree are drawn to these names. — Parents, 31 July 2026 Spend the day at a Marbella beach club With many of Marbella’s beaches boasting a Blue Flag (a sustainability certification that denotes clean, safe and responsibly managed waters), spending a day at a beach club should be high on your list. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 As is the case with most of Oleszko’s work, the title is a pun, referring both to this figure’s act of blowing into its instrument as well as a phrase that denotes an overly prideful person. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026 Here log denotes the logarithm of n, which is a function that grows very slowly. — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026

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Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop.

— James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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What Hasty built instead compares each coach against the specific opposing talent his players faced, which means a good coach with a bad roster finally looks different from a bad coach with a good one.

— Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
This means the raccoon is probably a mother using your home as a nesting site.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

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