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
Either finding life, or looking and not finding any, would have profound implications for our society and for our understanding of the universe around us.
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Bruce Jakosky, Space.com, 14 May 2025
The implication was that production essentially handed her Safety Without Power.
—Stephen Fishbach, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Nonetheless, the resulting film also thrums with the civic, geological, and humanistic implications of its subject.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
How the Palestinian activist’s legal case plays out could have major implications for those detained after him.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for implication
Bruce Jakosky, Space.com, 14 May 2025
The implication was that production essentially handed her Safety Without Power.
—Stephen Fishbach, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Nonetheless, the resulting film also thrums with the civic, geological, and humanistic implications of its subject.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
How the Palestinian activist’s legal case plays out could have major implications for those detained after him.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Proximity — Use cases like fraud detection, robotics and personalized content demand low-latency inference, requiring compute to move closer to users and devices.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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This work focuses greatly on advanced techniques such as model compression, quantization, and distributed inference along with federated learning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Apple has denied the allegations made in the complaint, according to the legal notice obtained by USA TODAY, but ultimately agreed to a $95 million class-action settlement.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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His lawyer denied the new allegations in a statement to the Associated Press. Jan. 30, 2025Combs was reportedly transported from prison to the Brooklyn Hospital Center at around 10 p.m. for an MRI after complaining of pain in his knee.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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To get the best outcomes in ideation, creators need to master prompt writing, stay aligned with their brand and always cross-check AI suggestions with real audience data.—
Pierre Narchi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So far, the White House has not responded to Newsom’s suggestion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Rail Baltica now has military ramifications rather than just economic ones.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Presumably that was primarily a political debate over the substantive issue and not the procedural ramifications.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Pakistan denied Indian accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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But as of Saturday night in India, hours after the cease-fire deal was confirmed, there have been accusations that the agreement is not being entirely upheld.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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Her crushing loss by Gauff in the semi-finals at Madrid was another indication that the Pole is still fighting herself in a trophyless 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But while the Trump administration has deliberately undone or reversed many of Biden's EV policies, the Joint Office does not appear to have been singled out for dismantling: There were no executive orders against it, and no indication of office-specific layoffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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That could lead the Fed to keep rates elevated until the duties – and their effects on consumption, business outlays and hiring – drive unemployment to about 4.7% by next year, the research firm said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Related article Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it Ukraine has launched multiple drone attacks on Moscow over the course of the war, including in recent days, prompting temporary closures of airports in the capital for several hours.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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