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 evening news reported on atrocities committed by Russian forces in Chechnya and on corruption schemes that implicated top officials in the Kremlin.
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
He was implicated by police in the deaths of nine — a victim total that has rarely been equaled in Arizona history and never surpassed — but prosecutors did not charge him in one of the deaths.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Trujillo and Cambar, however, are implicated as participating in two other murders.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The case also implicates broader battles over independence within the federal bureaucracy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
He was implicated by police in the deaths of nine — a victim total that has rarely been equaled in Arizona history and never surpassed — but prosecutors did not charge him in one of the deaths.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Trujillo and Cambar, however, are implicated as participating in two other murders.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The case also implicates broader battles over independence within the federal bureaucracy.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Bold and deeply human, Punch is initially a bit slow on the wind up, but its stellar cast help weave together an almost unbelievable story of compassion and empathy in its second act that left many theatergoers sniffling in their seats.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Chamber praised the chefs’ creativity in weaving authentic Italian dishes with seasonal California flavors.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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There’s also the crisp morning strolls past the gurgling Clunie Water to The Bothy, where coffee and fresh pastries await; the area’s fascinating history, deeply intertwined with the Royal Family; and the community’s embrace of all things outdoors.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, in an instant, Zeek twisted and pushed the barrel aside, but the robber grabbed his shoulder, firing a shot that cracked through the quiet.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Then leaked these stories -- leaked stories to the press to string us up, twist us in pretzels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Entrepreneurship/customer service/ARR (annual recurring revenue) — those three things are pretty tightly entwined.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Behind the camera, Hopinka entwines himself into the narrative, playfully acknowledging his own positionality as a pow wow person while inviting viewers to share in the personal connections that define the event.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Implicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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