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
The potential implications go well beyond storybooks and is likely to have a significant affect on California’s approach to education on LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Such a development could have sweeping implications in a state like Florida, where the federal government found that over half a million residents are undocumented.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court's decision is also likely to have implications for the balance of power in the House in the 2026 midterm elections, when Republicans will try to hold onto their razor-thin majority.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
In general, there are still some question marks for the future of these tests and their implications for the banking sector.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Such a development could have sweeping implications in a state like Florida, where the federal government found that over half a million residents are undocumented.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025
The Supreme Court's decision is also likely to have implications for the balance of power in the House in the 2026 midterm elections, when Republicans will try to hold onto their razor-thin majority.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
In general, there are still some question marks for the future of these tests and their implications for the banking sector.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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This efficiency reduces inference latency by 2.2-2.5x compared to larger models like Alibaba’s Qwen3-A22B, according to posts on X and Tencent’s technical reports.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The clear inference is that Nike didn’t want to establish a precedent for other women athletes in its stable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Research links religion to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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When federal prosecutors unsealed their indictment against Combs in September, the allegations called for the forfeiture of Combs’ assets in the event of a conviction.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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For example, the allegations claim the U.S. facilitators received laptops from U.S. companies at their homes and enabled overseas IT workers to access the laptops remotely.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The future of the midterm essay may be a quaint worry compared with larger questions about the ramifications of artificial intelligence, such as its effect on the environment, or the automation of jobs.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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As Riri helps out with Parker’s mysterious quest, she’s forced to repeatedly reckon with the ramifications of her own brilliance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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Facing Trump's accusations of unfair trade practices, some countries on his Monday mailing list have few bargaining chips.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The films were written by original Potter scribe J.K. Rowling, who has been criticized for having divisive anti-trans views, and co-starred Ezra Miller, who has faced accusations of assault, abuse, and grooming children.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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And if these fits are any indication, the rest of ESSENCE Festival 2025 is shaping up to be just as unforgettable.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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In 2024, Brixen approached one million overnight stays, an indication of its growing international profile.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. with up to 10 inches possible, the National Weather Service said in an alert.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Map shows where a flood watch is in effect in central Texas Monday, July 7, 2025.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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