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
Sánchez’s Socialist Party has been hammered by corruption scandals, though none have directly implicated him.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
The country’s political turmoil has been compounded by corruption scandals that have implicated leaders across the political spectrum.
—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
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
ABC News, 8 June 2026
The country’s political turmoil has been compounded by corruption scandals that have implicated leaders across the political spectrum.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicated
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Charlotte's white hair bow at Trooping marked her largest of the hair accessories so far, and her locks were twisted near the bow.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The New York Times last week reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends, one of whom said Platner twisted her arm during an argument and locked her in a room.—
Patrick Whittle,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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His life would become intertwined with Haiti’s soccer lore, a reminder that the country’s sporting story has often extended beyond its borders.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Bain has long argued that online retailers need to offer customers a fair, not necessarily the lowest, price, and pricing research shows that fairness perceptions and loyalty are deeply intertwined.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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Newlyweds Tito Avalos, 26, and Andrea Avalos, 24, who were visiting from El Salvador, tied their wishes to a tree together, their wrists entwined and fingers clasped.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The cousins were dressed in matching white pajama shirts and had their long hair braided back in the clip.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Fulani braids usually have a central braid or twist running down the middle of the head, with additional cornrows braided towards the sides.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 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
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It’s blended with bits of sourdough bread to bind and create a homogeneous texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Tencel fibers are made from sustainable wood fibers and offer breathability since they’re blended with cotton.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Implicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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