Definition of implicatenext
archaic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of implicate Some of the land involved is traceable to Albanian-American businessman Artur Shehu, who has been implicated in several court cases related to these properties. Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 While Beccera’s primary opponents attempted to use the Williamson prosecution to impact him, the Democrat argued that he had not been implicated in the case. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Writer-director Pascal Plante skillfully enhances the themes of his film with a cold, unsettling atmosphere, often implicating us as voyeurs with our own fixation on the dark side of humanity. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Whether she is getting dressed, sitting in the kitchen, or going to the university, each small gesture or decision is implicated in the game of her desire. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for implicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicate
Verb
  • Police continue to investigate why the driver was weaving and drove into the pole, Becchina said.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Residents complained about teenagers popping wheelies through shopping centers, blowing stop signs, weaving around pedestrians and treating greenways like race courses.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Lively’s legal team said the law requires reimbursement for the defense of the litigation because the legal work on the various claims was intertwined.
    Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • When the Bosnian defender planted his right leg below Balogun’s right foot, the American inadvertently stomped on his right ankle, twisting it awkwardly.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Pimiento cheese is a Southern classic, and this dip adds a couple twists to impress at any gathering.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The song explores the theme of young love entwined in a love triangle.
    Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • And just as economic opportunities are entwined with our political history, they're seen today just as defining as democracy itself.
    Fred Backus, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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“Implicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicate. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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