as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
the implicated vines did form a most restful garden bower
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Recent Examples of implicate
The country’s political turmoil has been compounded by corruption scandals that have implicated leaders across the political spectrum.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
That was followed by another case from April, in which a suspect implicated in a double-murder at the University of South Florida was alleged to have planned his attacks with the popular AI chatbot.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
Blue light at the wavelength of 415 nm kills bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes which is implicated in inflammatory acne.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The number of sponsorships between brands and teams, drivers and the sport itself have multiplied in recent years, with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Hugo Boss and Puma all implicated.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
That was followed by another case from April, in which a suspect implicated in a double-murder at the University of South Florida was alleged to have planned his attacks with the popular AI chatbot.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 June 2026
Blue light at the wavelength of 415 nm kills bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes which is implicated in inflammatory acne.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The number of sponsorships between brands and teams, drivers and the sport itself have multiplied in recent years, with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Hugo Boss and Puma all implicated.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicate
Verb
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Pulisic was exceptional before being subbed out at the half, weaving past defenders and creating scoring chances.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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So, when national identity becomes intertwined with politics, religion, race, culture, or geography, criticism of the nation can feel less like a disagreement about policy and more like a challenge to one's identity.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Weddings are where families intertwine, traditions get negotiated, conflicts surface, and new chapters begin.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Because of all that’s at stake, though, something else is entwined with the honor and responsibility of hosting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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As such, his life was the object of enduring fascination and close scrutiny, in no small part because the life was so entwined with the work.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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“Implicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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