IMPLICATED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

implicated

verb

past tense of implicate, archaic

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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 Whether she is getting dressed, sitting in the kitchen, or going to the university, each small gesture or decision is implicated in the game of her desire. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Sánchez’s Socialist Party has been hammered by corruption scandals, though none have directly implicated him. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 While Beccera’s primary opponents attempted to use the Williamson prosecution to impact him, the Democrat argued that he had not been implicated in the case. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Authorities said Hernandez also implicated a second suspect, Aydee Casado-Dominguez, who was later detained outside her home. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Some of the land involved is traceable to Albanian-American businessman Artur Shehu, who has been implicated in several court cases related to these properties. — Marzio G. Mian, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 Two of the other winning entries, by the Maltese author John Edward DeMicoli and the Indian author Sharon Aruparayil, were similarly implicated. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 Just over two weeks later, Microsoft’s Copilot Enterprise chatbot has been implicated in a case with similar implications, highlighting once again how relying on AI for cybersecurity tasks can easily expose sensitive customer data. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 17 June 2026 According to authorities, Redd was implicated during an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task Force and other law enforcement agencies into two drug trafficking organizations based in Waterbury. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

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The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
The boardwalk was annihilated up and down the peninsula, crushed into pieces and twisted up like a wooden snake.

— Curbed editors, Curbed, 23 June 2026

Definition of twisted

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The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Their relationship is deeply intertwined with their work, which requires them to trust one another in high-risk climbing situations.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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As much as some wish to deny it, sports and politics have been entwined forever — from Nero to now, at least.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Zhenwu’s roots stretch back to ancient days as the god of the North, when he was often depicted as a turtle entwined with a snake.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of entwined

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South India is the scent of frangipani and coffee, bushels of bananas and coconuts, women with gold nose rings and hair braided with jasmine and mustachioed men in pink with hands on hips.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Quen Blackwell’s hair is braided and pulled into a delicate updo that adds volume and structure to her look.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026

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Finally, all of the whiskey was blended together and bottled at 92 proof with no chill filtration.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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