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
Though no athletes have been implicated by name, the organization's president assured reporters that the situation will be investigated.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
About 13% of the total federal civilian workforce is implicated, with most forced to work without pay, according to DHS and Office of Personnel Management data.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
While Starmer himself isn’t implicated in the files, his position has come under threat over appointing Mandelson.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
More revelations are coming from the Epstein files, and more powerful people may be implicated.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The former prince Andrew is, after all, heavily implicated in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2026
The couple hasn’t been implicated in any wrongdoing, but the entire family has been closely associated with the Jeffrey Epstein saga for years because of the late financier’s close relationship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—son of Queen Elizabeth II and William’s uncle.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Toys were even implicated in the country’s race problem.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Co, who has been implicated in the corruption scandal, could not be located.
—Jim Gomez The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
About 13% of the total federal civilian workforce is implicated, with most forced to work without pay, according to DHS and Office of Personnel Management data.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
While Starmer himself isn’t implicated in the files, his position has come under threat over appointing Mandelson.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
More revelations are coming from the Epstein files, and more powerful people may be implicated.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The former prince Andrew is, after all, heavily implicated in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2026
The couple hasn’t been implicated in any wrongdoing, but the entire family has been closely associated with the Jeffrey Epstein saga for years because of the late financier’s close relationship with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—son of Queen Elizabeth II and William’s uncle.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Toys were even implicated in the country’s race problem.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Co, who has been implicated in the corruption scandal, could not be located.
—Jim Gomez The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicated
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Tech companies have denied the allegations made in the lawsuit and say internal documents are being twisted to portray them as villainous when there are other factors, such as childhood trauma, leading to the mental health issues of some of their users.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett pulled it back from her face and twisted it into a low updo with tiny, delicate curling tendrils on either side of the star's face, allowing the gown to shine from the front but adding beautiful detail at the back.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The price of powering data centers has become deeply intertwined with concerns over the cost of living, a dominant issue in the upcoming midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and governors’ offices.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Will there be a scene in which these main characters pass each other in their cars, either on the freeway or a main thoroughfare, thus suggesting that their fates are inevitably intertwined?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Love and roses are forever inseparably entwined in our hearts and imaginations.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Native to Central and South America, money trees are popular houseplants with glossy green leaves and slender trunks, which are often braided for aesthetics.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Where once more than 1,000 factories plied their trade, fewer than 200—if even that—remain today.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Add to dry ingredients and whisk until blended and batter is mostly smooth.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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When satellite observations are blended with modeling systems like in this instance, the result captures the shape and movement of the air mass across vast areas, filling gaps between weather stations and improving situational awareness for decision makers.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Implicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicated. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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