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 Supreme Court's ruling opened the door to Trump's order taking effect in parts of the country, fueling uncertainty for immigrants and states grappling with the implications of a potentially patchwork system of citizenship rules.
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Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Their separation comes six years after the couple’s implication in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, a scheme involving more than 50 people.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
His assessment has big implications for US-China trade talks now underway.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite these limitations, the study’s findings have significant real-world implications.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
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Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Their separation comes six years after the couple’s implication in the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, a scheme involving more than 50 people.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
His assessment has big implications for US-China trade talks now underway.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite these limitations, the study’s findings have significant real-world implications.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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The tools promise to speed up iteration, standardize testing, unify training with on-robot inference, and help robots transfer skills more safely from simulation to the real world.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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That framing matters because inference is where AI collides with day-to-day usage.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The comedically top-heavy sausages, which can easily topple forwards into the dirt, temporarily take center stage as the baseball players gaze on in amusement from their dugouts, sometimes wagering on the outcome.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Global organization Human Rights Watch accused the festival of diverting attention away from allegations of the government’s severe repression of free speech and criticized comedians for performing on the behest of an oppressive regime.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors asked the judge to let Mia address the court for about five minutes, even though her allegations are not tied directly to Combs’ conviction.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even the suggestion of such a levy, argues Schrieder, could be enough to spook studio executives weighing where to place their next tentpole.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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But then why spend so much time making Jake and Vince struggle with the moral and legal ramifications of their decisions?—
Andrew Bernard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street is brushing off recession risks and the ramifications of a government shutdown, with stocks at healthy highs and interest rate cuts expected soon.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans continue to point out that on algorithmic platforms such as TikTok, stories about straight white people falling in love are promoted above all others, and the community is also rife with plagiarism accusations.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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An arrest is merely an accusation, and Sanchez should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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This was equally an indication of Rogers’ threat in the view of head coach Scott Parker and how influential Emery’s attacking midfielders are.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The data track earlier indications based on calls to Wisconsin's 211 helpline in the early aftermath of the storm.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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