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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
First set in 2025, that’s the lowest level in more than two decades and signals an implicit acknowledgement by Beijing of lackluster domestic demand.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
And over the five months since, the opener was one of relatively few games for which FIFA didn’t raise prices — likely an implicit acknowledgement that tickets to that game haven’t sold as well as expected.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is an implicit understanding that when health providers fail to account for how race, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status shape health outcomes, patients die.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
That is true, but isn’t your dating someone like that an implicit endorsement?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
And over the five months since, the opener was one of relatively few games for which FIFA didn’t raise prices — likely an implicit acknowledgement that tickets to that game haven’t sold as well as expected.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is an implicit understanding that when health providers fail to account for how race, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status shape health outcomes, patients die.
—Robert Raben, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
That is true, but isn’t your dating someone like that an implicit endorsement?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
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In modern organizations, best practices now function less as guidance and more as aesthetic norms, unspoken expectations about how serious organizations are supposed to look, sound, and behave.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the biography gestures at what remained unspoken and inadmissible in Blume’s childhood.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Chevrolet seems confident that both versions of the Grand Sport will become the lineup’s best-selling models.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is a common step because some research suggests certain antidepressant medications could blunt psilocybin’s effects.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth, when asked about the report, gave a tacit confirmation during a press conference Tuesday morning.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2016, that idea — that there is some tacit mental taxonomy shaping our analysis of the world — became a little more concrete.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cheap, sure, but not exactly free.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This, coupled with your personal drive and ability to impress authority figures, is a sure-fire combination for success.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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