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
Barring Harvard from enrolling international students could have significant implications for the campus’s climate and the local economy.
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Corey Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
Ignorant to the implication of Tessa’s statement, Nanning alludes to it later at dinner with his mother Hille (Laura Tonke) and his aunt Ena (Lisa Hagmeister).
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The implication is that there are many unreported deaths among uncollared bears, too.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
While budget fights and deficit worries may seem arcane, there are real-world implications for what happens next.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Corey Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
Ignorant to the implication of Tessa’s statement, Nanning alludes to it later at dinner with his mother Hille (Laura Tonke) and his aunt Ena (Lisa Hagmeister).
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The implication is that there are many unreported deaths among uncollared bears, too.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
While budget fights and deficit worries may seem arcane, there are real-world implications for what happens next.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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To successfully argue a Voting Rights Act claim, Stephanopoulos said, a plaintiff would need to compare precinct-specific demographic data with the results of an ecological inference study, which estimates voting behaviors based on aggregate-level election data.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Intel’s Core Ultra processors with neural processing capabilities support local AI inference, bridging on-device intelligence with cloud resources.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The outcome was similar, with a judge ruling that intelligent design is not science, and that forcing teachers to give equal time to intelligent design as an alternative to Darwin’s theory would be unconstitutional.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The effort to eliminate taxes on tips quickly gained traction during the 2024 campaign, with polling indicating majority support for the proposal across the country, though Americans are mixed on the potential outcomes of the policy.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The university and other elite schools have faced allegations of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism, too.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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First simply keeping Paul from her, lawyer Laurent then gets the courts involved, filing spurious allegations of the ugliest kind in a successful bid to get her custody suspended entirely.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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This has sobering ramifications for existing AI and the pursuit and attainment of AGI (artificial general intelligence).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The ramifications are significant: Earth’s core, once thought inaccessible, is ejected at least small amounts up towards the surface during volcanic eruptions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Her earlier civil lawsuit, which was quickly settled, triggered a wave of similar accusations against Combs.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Despite the gravity of the accusations, Green was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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Sky News reported that Doyle had given no indication of pleas when the charges were read to the court.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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McCarthy Vahey said, despite the lack of funding, the accounts serve as an indication of priorities.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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In effect, a millionaire pays a smaller share of their income into Social Security than a middle-class teacher or nurse.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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This watch is in effect until 10 p.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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