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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
Homo naledi’s protein results, with their grave implications (not sorry), prompted Berger and his team to pause their excavations in the cave system, although analysis in the lab continues.
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ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Scientists and bioethicists have long raised concerns about the implications of CRISPR gene editing in human embryos.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The final leg of the 2026 World Cup group stage is stacked with elimination scenarios and knockout implications.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The implications of the tesnse incident could be significant for the ISS.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implication
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Scientists and bioethicists have long raised concerns about the implications of CRISPR gene editing in human embryos.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
24 June 2026
The final leg of the 2026 World Cup group stage is stacked with elimination scenarios and knockout implications.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The implications of the tesnse incident could be significant for the ISS.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Extropic claims that its system will be up to 10,000 times more energy-efficient than today’s GPUs while also enabling 1,000 times faster inference.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them.
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The report found some shelter programs cost significantly more to operate than others, but due to incomplete and inconsistent data, auditors were unable to determine whether higher spending translated into better outcomes.
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The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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The ramifications of this trade will be far-reaching and multi-layered.
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Once it was passed in October, cities, homeowners, developers and even politicians scrambled to figure out the ramifications.
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani waddled through the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback victory against the Padres on Friday night, the bulging ice wraps around his left knee and right arm creating a penguin-like effect to his gait.
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The airbrush effect is thanks to a blend of polymers that reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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