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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
The worm finding grabbed headlines, but the second study from the expedition may carry even bigger implications for ocean science.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Local lawmakers, consequently, will be less equipped to address the impact on schools, public safety infrastructure, and traffic implications.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
But, Notte told me, a basic truth remains, with unpleasant implications in Moscow.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The company seemed to want it both ways — to benefit from the implication of an association with prominent writers while distancing itself in the fine print.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Local lawmakers, consequently, will be less equipped to address the impact on schools, public safety infrastructure, and traffic implications.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
But, Notte told me, a basic truth remains, with unpleasant implications in Moscow.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The company seemed to want it both ways — to benefit from the implication of an association with prominent writers while distancing itself in the fine print.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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If winning is the only goal, then war is, by profound inference, a game, a test of masculine fortitude.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of these inferences may not be entirely secure.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump is seen in Moscow as Russia’s best hope for delivering a favorable outcome in Ukraine.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The allegations in question date back to December, when the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association walked off the job after months of negotiations with Telski over a new union contract.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shvo has previously swatted away suggestions that his relationship with BVK was strained or that the pension fund was looking to replace him.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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What rubs us the wrong way is the suggestion that this proposal is purely about sustainability.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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As Iran targets ships with missiles and drones, even attempting to navigate the strategic waterway is currently unthinkable — with alarming ramifications for the global economy.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Amid the uproar over the UNT show’s closure, some faculty members and students shared concerns with The News about the ramifications of taking public stands against the decision.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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These accusations are coming from far-right and far-left accounts as well as anti-Israel groups, such as Students for Justice in Palestine, that are inclined to discredit Israel.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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China and Australia traded accusations over an encounter involving helicopters above the Yellow Sea.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Homeland Security spokesperson said Ramsingh’s account was false, but provided no indication of how the agency had sought to verify that.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tisch said there is no indication that the incident was related to the war with Iran.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kirk, 33, was sentenced to four months in prison and had his certification as a law enforcement officer revoked by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, in effect banning him from working as a police officer in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued across the Chicago area, and a thunderstorm watch went into effect in parts of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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