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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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
But this is a different animal, with implications for the traditionalism that has long been part of baseball’s lasting appeal.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
This seemingly minor tweak has big flavor implications and makes a substantively different drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
This raises the possibility of producing rare cannabinoids without relying on plant cultivation, with implications for both research and drug development.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
Weir sang the band’s country covers and his own material, and played rhythm guitar in a brilliantly eccentric manner that belied the job’s second-string implications — even while soundman Dan Healy was turning him down in the mix.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
This seemingly minor tweak has big flavor implications and makes a substantively different drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
This raises the possibility of producing rare cannabinoids without relying on plant cultivation, with implications for both research and drug development.
—New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2026
Weir sang the band’s country covers and his own material, and played rhythm guitar in a brilliantly eccentric manner that belied the job’s second-string implications — even while soundman Dan Healy was turning him down in the mix.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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While our ape ancestors might well have been consuming naturally fermented alcohol for millions of years, only humans, with our powers of logical inference, have been able to refine the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.—
Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Participation and learning outcomes must first be approved by a licensed educator.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Per the warrant, Busfield denied the allegations and counter sued for extortion.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Childnet’s motion includes the fact that some of the allegations raised in the lawsuit date back to 2014 and have passed the statute of limitations for legal action.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other more outlandish suggestions have included Nicola Mendelsohn, the head of Meta’s global business group and a doyen of British business, and Tristram Hunt, a former broadcast journalist and Labour Party politician who now runs the Victoria & Albert Museum.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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This would represent a significant change in course, one with ramifications in the clubhouse and in how the Phillies handle their pitchers.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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That leaves demolition as the most viable solution, but many Houstonians have fond memories of the Astrodome, and demolition would likely carry political ramifications, Beth Wiedower Jackson, executive director of the Astrodome Conservancy previously told the Houston Chronicle.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Jan. 2026
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After accusations of abuse and a lengthy separation from her daughter, Beata died by suicide in January 2017.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, there was no immediate indication that any parts of the Quick Reaction Force fleet would be moved out of Southern California.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Including Tuesday night’s upcoming game in Buffalo, Vancouver has only been favoured in four of its last 11 games since trading Quinn Hughes, which is a strong indication that, on paper, the team is overmatched nearly every game.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The existing program was implemented in 2024 and is in effect for two years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As well as testing the various systems on board, the crew will be test subjects themselves, helping Nasa understand the effects that space travel has on their cognition, sleep, stress, immune responses and cardiovascular health.—
The Week,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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