1
as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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2
as in outcome
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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3
as in allegation
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.
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Recent Examples of implication
Musk has objected to the deficit implications with the legislation.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The implications are clear: Merely opening the doors to participation doesn’t ensure equitable access or influence.
—Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Butterflies Before Flowers The implications go beyond just pushing back the timeline.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025
The implication: Promote unions, not manufacturing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The implications are clear: Merely opening the doors to participation doesn’t ensure equitable access or influence.
—Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Butterflies Before Flowers The implications go beyond just pushing back the timeline.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025
The implication: Promote unions, not manufacturing.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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This is an area where companies like Pure Storage hope to provide primary storage to support existing model fine tuning and inference to solve real world solutions in a variety of industries.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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These metrics provide essential visibility into not just where energy is being consumed, but how efficiently it's being utilized across model training, inference, and supporting infrastructure.—
Aya Saed,
Time,
17 June 2025
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His mother, who felt that the men might escape from Guatemala’s notoriously dysfunctional prison system, considered capital punishment the safest outcome.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The Kremlin, however, has denied the allegations, saying the children were taken out of war zones for their own protection.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, shocked the world in September 2023 after announcing in Parliament there were credible allegations about India’s link to the killing of Hareep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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If the player can push through the pain and remain a threat on the floor, those smaller scale injuries can heal during the offseason without long-term ramifications.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As with the Forest Service, experts say the turmoil at FEMA could have considerable ramifications for California.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Well, many of those accusations turned out to be bunk.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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There have also been persistent accusations by domestic officials that Pohlak activates sleeper clubs to vote.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That’s a really good indication that the marketing world, the advertising world is really where the audience is on the creator economy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Detroit automaker announced the plans Tuesday, as there have been few indications of progress in trade talks between the Trump administration and Mexican leaders.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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