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
Despite the dramatic implications of the film’s title, Erupcja has a casual, slice-of-life vibe to it that prevents Bethany and Rob’s woes from teetering into melodrama.
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Non-district play is a time for all programs to test themselves, learn and grow in games that don’t have playoff implications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
And far too often, countries are plunged into intractable conflict that leads to regional instability with global implications.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Non-district play is a time for all programs to test themselves, learn and grow in games that don’t have playoff implications.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
And far too often, countries are plunged into intractable conflict that leads to regional instability with global implications.
—Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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In many edge use cases, CPUs are more than capable of running real-world inference models, especially when training is done in the cloud and inference is localized.—
Bruce Kornfeld,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike consumer-facing peers that absorb massive compute costs directly onto their own balance sheets, Cohere’s approach shifts much of that burden to partners and customers who pay for their own inference.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is fewer community judgments and more private, judicial and legislative control over outcomes.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pulte’s most consequential allegations thus far were made against Cook, a Federal Reserve governor.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Savage has only returned to the screen once since the allegations.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Have a suggestion for a future topic?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My hope is to behold something unexpected that might raise eyebrows or even provoke discomfort, offering visual suggestions that look beyond the comfortable horizon.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tendency to shut out those without connections or family ties from one of the industry’s traditional entry points has become increasingly visible, with potential ramifications for its future.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Had Equity won, there would have been significant ramifications for Spotlight, its business and the wider industry.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, & Sons, for all its grim family in-fighting and accusations, is a film about legacy, identity, loss and love.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Corpus’ team argued the accusations against her should be viewed within the context of internal politics.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Globe’s decision to stand by McCarthy is the latest in a series of indications that newsroom culture is shifting radically to match this backlash moment.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal, along with other News Corp assets, will also remain under the same strategic vision, with no indication of major change in governance or content direction.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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It’s not fully fleshed out, but a parallel could be made to the effects of anxiety and trauma, and the unhealthy coping mechanisms that accompany them.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research on its gut health effects is mixed.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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