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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
For business and recovery leaders, Gelson’s decision carries broader implications.
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Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The California verdict has much broader legal and financial implications.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The implications of this verdict and the $375 million one out of New Mexico on Tuesday will be debated in and out of the courts for ages, as will the moral, business and technological blast radiuses.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s an implication early on that Pumpkin harbors her own secrets, but the portrait remains too blank to sell her detachment as a riddle worth solving.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The California verdict has much broader legal and financial implications.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The implications of this verdict and the $375 million one out of New Mexico on Tuesday will be debated in and out of the courts for ages, as will the moral, business and technological blast radiuses.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s an implication early on that Pumpkin harbors her own secrets, but the portrait remains too blank to sell her detachment as a riddle worth solving.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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The data center site, near Paris, was selected by Mistral in 2025 and will power the training of the company’s AI models and deliver inference services.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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While building energy-efficient AI chips is the company’s long-term goal—initially focused on inference workloads for generative AI—the current fundraise will focus on scaling Normal’s commercial software business.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The same way that alcohol affects people differently, mixing alcohol and CBD can cause different outcomes in different people.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Johnson-Swartz was suspended from teaching at STEM School Highlands Ranch after the allegations emerged.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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When asked about the allegations, Jewell said voters shouldn’t worry.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The price surge also has had political ramifications for oil production in California, with Trump invoking a Cold War-era law to force the controversial resumption of offshore drilling in the Golden State, citing the need to bolster domestic oil production for national security purposes.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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These ramifications are substantial, experts say, especially given the question marks about the sustainability of AI spending.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nacua’s attorney denies the accusations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Authorities noted there was no indication of alcohol use, but said the arrest was based on signs of other possible impairment.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nature has an orienting effect.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The law to making firing squad the primary means of execution will go into effect on July 1.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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