as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
the implicated vines did form a most restful garden bower
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Recent Examples of implicated
Blue light at the wavelength of 415 nm kills bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes which is implicated in inflammatory acne.
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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
Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
According to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine, hantavirus has previously been implicated in superspreader events.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
That Carleen and the other schools implicated in Operation Nightingale once awarded legitimate credentials has complicated Florida’s response to the scandal.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
At a minimum, the administration should commit to formal consultation and amend current policies to include the Ute Indian Tribe wherever Brunot rights are implicated.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even though the owners weren’t implicated in the ABC investigation reports, their license was indefinitely suspended on May 5 because the sales happened more than once.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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
Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
According to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine, hantavirus has previously been implicated in superspreader events.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
That Carleen and the other schools implicated in Operation Nightingale once awarded legitimate credentials has complicated Florida’s response to the scandal.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
At a minimum, the administration should commit to formal consultation and amend current policies to include the Ute Indian Tribe wherever Brunot rights are implicated.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even though the owners weren’t implicated in the ABC investigation reports, their license was indefinitely suspended on May 5 because the sales happened more than once.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicated
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The New York Times on Thursday reported an ex-girlfriend's allegations that Platner repeatedly grabbed her by the shoulders during arguments and once twisted her arm behind her back and locked her in a room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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And how Toisanese traditions, like sweet and sour sauce, undoubtedly informed the dishes that twisted, turned and codified into the Chinese American culinary canon.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For Democratic lawmakers, data centers present a difficult balancing act between unions and environmentalists, two constituencies historically intertwined with the political party.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Polls have been mixed about each candidate’s chances.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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And the synergy of it all surely will be entwined with what countless people will remember about their World Cup experience in Kansas City — and something the Longs aim to make generational.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Zidane and Ronaldo, whose fortunes had been entwined in such contrasting ways back in the 1998 World Cup final, met again.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The girls loved playing with Barbies and getting bright colors braided into their hair.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Actor Sam Reid is laced into a pair of skintight black pants, his shoulder-length blond hair braided into Britney-style pigtails and his face and torso covered in iridescent glitter.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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As Levenson makes clear, these three arguments have been plied for as long as vaccines have.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
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Davis plied his trade in Reno, Nevada, at a time when the American West was developing into a manufacturing hub at breakneck speed.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Hidden vegetables — vegetables blended naturally into dishes kids will actually eat — have been named among the top kids’ food and nutrition trends for 2026 by Kidfresh, a brand focused on children’s meals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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There have been spirits that were blended by Japanese master blenders before (Legent from Jim Beam, for example), or finished in barrels that were previously used to age Japanese whisky (El Tesoro’s last Mundial tequila).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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“Implicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicated. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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