1
as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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2
as in outcome
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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3
as in allegation
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.
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Recent Examples of implication
Lewis’s analysis, while failing to fully acknowledge the pervasive inequality in the daily lives of non-white Americans, fundamentally misses the deeper implications of this policy shift.
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Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
But opponents of the bill have concerns about the implications of baby boxes for mother and child.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
These factors have broader implications for potential homebuyers, influencing their ability to secure favorable mortgage rates and find affordable homes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
What are the short-term and long-term implications of the chant?
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
But opponents of the bill have concerns about the implications of baby boxes for mother and child.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
These factors have broader implications for potential homebuyers, influencing their ability to secure favorable mortgage rates and find affordable homes.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
What are the short-term and long-term implications of the chant?
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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The scientific method proceeds roughly as follows: An analyst writes down a mathematical model of the phenomena in question (the theory), collects some data and uses the tools of probabilistic inference to estimate the unknowns.—
Eric Novik,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The system essentially uses compression as a form of inference.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The president didn’t rule it out as a potential outcome.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite the years of discord, his mother never imagined this outcome.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This relationship has fueled allegations of self dealing on social media.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Confidence is also hard to rebuild once broken – each scandal or allegation of insider dealing makes newcomers more hesitant to enter crypto.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Council President Victoria Vasquez thanked Lennar for making so many changes, including implementing her suggestion of larger lots backing up on natural areas.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Polite suggestions morph into silent judgment before the awkward pressure builds to a point so fine not even tweezers could pull the thorny social situation out.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That government-wide directive caused confusion as to whether a response was required — and the possible ramifications of not answering.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The long-term ramifications of the exchange with Trump remains unclear.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Snoop hit back at the accusations in an Instagram comment, saying that Suge’s real issue is his anger over no longer having ownership of Death Row Records.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rubio supposedly rejected Musk’s accusation, mentioning that more than 1,500 employees had opted to take buyouts, which should count toward workforce reduction numbers, according to multiple reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What Was on Epstein’s Computers and Cameras There were indications that computer hard drives had been removed from Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan homes before law enforcement searches of the respective properties more than a decade apart.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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There were no indications the group was close to launching a coup.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite the agreements, Trump’s decision on the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum from Mexico and Canada, which are scheduled to come into effect on March 12, remains in limbo.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In California, after mandatory-arrest laws went into effect, arrests of men increased by sixty per cent; arrests of women increased by four hundred per cent.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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