IMPLICATION Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

implication

noun

Definition of implication

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 report is full of the latest relevant data and analysis on the trends shaping a dilemma with global implications. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 July 2026 What This Means For Brands For brands planning Olympic campaigns, these shifts in consumer behavior have practical implications. — Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Fractures in fluids could also have implications for inkjet printing, brain injury protection, and soft robotics. — Rohini Subrahmanyam, Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2026 History is full of examples of officers who also spoke up about the ethics and strategic implications of the president’s choices. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for implication

Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication

Noun

Nutanix comes at it from private inference and hybrid infrastructure.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of inference

Noun

Even in that outcome, however, as Law recently wrote, Wiggins could end up one day thriving as a high-leverage arm.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of outcome

Noun

King took a DNA test in May after prosecutors introduced the allegation in court filings, causing his trial to be delayed.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Attorneys for the building’s defendants have denied the allegations in court filings and any liability for the accident, and have filed a third-party complaint against the construction company that employed Rojas.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of allegation

Noun

That suggestion has been met with skepticism on Capitol Hill and abroad, with Syria’s foreign minister telling Lebanon’s president earlier this month that officials had ruled it out.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
The same 27,048-person study found that where leaders always recognize suggestions, employees are about 12 times more likely to recommend the company as a great place to work, and where good suggestions always lead to change, 18 times.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of suggestion

Noun

The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The justices also avoided a broad ruling that would have had ramifications far beyond the athletic field for transgender rights.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of ramification

Noun

The theme of the Platner campaign became don’t believe these women until Monday, when a detailed and credible accusation of rape confounded the excuse makers beyond their considerable power to slime women who had stories to tell about Platner.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
The accusations likely stem from a 2022 appearance with the Texas Humane Legislation Network when Talarico suggested Americans reduce their meat consumption for climate reasons.

— David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of accusation

Noun

The experiments revealed signatures of the non-Hermitian skin effect, where quantum states concentrate near one end of the system instead of remaining evenly distributed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

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