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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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
Any nuances have real-world implications for how this drug is used, says Manuel Hidalgo, the director of NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Gastrointestinal Cancer Center.
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Reporter Raisa Habersham wrote about Wilson’s career and the implications her absence could have for South Florida politics.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The decline was, in part, due to softer consumer demand stemming from the prolonged effects from the Middle East conflict and its macroeconomic implications, according to the company.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 4 June 2026
While some of these changes will primarily affect new borrowers, others could have implications for those who are already carrying student loan debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Reporter Raisa Habersham wrote about Wilson’s career and the implications her absence could have for South Florida politics.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The decline was, in part, due to softer consumer demand stemming from the prolonged effects from the Middle East conflict and its macroeconomic implications, according to the company.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 4 June 2026
While some of these changes will primarily affect new borrowers, others could have implications for those who are already carrying student loan debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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One inference that an outsider could draw from this information is that McDonald’s is the best restaurant in Omaha, good enough for one of the richest men in the world, at least.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Factors like inference backend reliability, network bandwidth during software installation, and timeout policy settings can swing results by 5 to 10 percentage points, the researchers found—entirely independent of what the underlying model can actually do.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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The outcome of Tuesday's Democratic primary represents the latest example of the divide among Democrats over the party's direction.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The state has a history of substantial vote updates after Election Day that can sometimes shift the outcome of elections as late-arriving mail and drop-off votes are counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Two dozen other Republican senators accepted the allegations as credible and urged Moore to step aside if the claims proved true.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Kashmir police denied the allegation, saying armed men overnight opened fire on officers after being signaled to stop their vehicle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The way the company usually operates is that Bernardi writes a script, then gives it to Rugg who offers suggestions while starting to gather ideas for the score, and then involved Johansmeyer.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Rollins has argued that the Mexican government has not done enough to control animals moving within the country, a suggestion Mexican authorities have rejected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Read more from a team of reporters on the ramifications.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, whispers and accusations of nepotism surround Max’s appointment, with Leon Rice having led the program as head coach since 2010, and the father-son connection is undeniably part of why Max returned to Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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Similar charges were leveled against several other rival candidates ahead of the election, spurring accusations of authoritarianism and corruption against Pashinyan’s government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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In one important way the dog in art does not reflect reality, in the real world, or in the imagination, the reality effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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