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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Relevance
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
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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And for inference, there is expected to be increasing amounts of competition in chips.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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High-performance tasks, such as AI inference, are assigned to powerful hardware, while lighter processes like analytics run on common devices.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This includes collaborating with stakeholders, actively publishing accurate information, and enhancing media literacy skills. Lesson 5: Invest in people and partnerships Covid exposed deep health inequities, with vulnerable communities experiencing worse outcomes.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Either way, the outcome remains a bit of a mystery, according to five executives hosted by TD Cowen for a virtual panel on the high-end and luxury retail and manufacturing industry.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
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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Previously in his career, Jones went undercover in 2016 for Project Veritas — an organization known for producing and publishing deceptively edited videos — attempting to expose allegations of fraud among Affordable Care Act providers, according to the Dallas Observer.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
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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The long-term ramifications of the exchange with Trump remains unclear.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Trump has since conceded that Russia invaded Ukraine and retracted his accusation that Zelenskyy is a dictator.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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What to Know: The Tates, facing multiple criminal charges in Romania including human trafficking and money laundering, have denied all accusations.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 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 is no indication when the court could issue a decision, which is not likely to be the last to reach it.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Clocks in most states leapt forward an hour this morning as Daylight Saving Time (DST) went into effect.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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