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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2
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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3
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 those grappling with tax implications—a common challenge for sudden wealth recipients—the firm collaborates with tax professionals to optimize strategies such as charitable donations and estate planning.
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Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, a decision that is likely to have broad implications for access to medical treatments for transgender youth in half of the country.
—June 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
In April, the Commerce Department initiated a probe into the national security implications of imports of semiconductors and equipment after Trump threatened tariffs of up to 25 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The symbolic and practical implications of an authoritarian flag planted on the Moon cannot be overstated.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Georgette Virgo, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, a decision that is likely to have broad implications for access to medical treatments for transgender youth in half of the country.
—June 18, CBS News, 18 June 2025
In April, the Commerce Department initiated a probe into the national security implications of imports of semiconductors and equipment after Trump threatened tariffs of up to 25 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
The symbolic and practical implications of an authoritarian flag planted on the Moon cannot be overstated.
—Avery Padraic Kerrigan, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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This is an area where companies like Pure Storage hope to provide primary storage to support existing model fine tuning and inference to solve real world solutions in a variety of industries.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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These metrics provide essential visibility into not just where energy is being consumed, but how efficiently it's being utilized across model training, inference, and supporting infrastructure.—
Aya Saed,
Time,
17 June 2025
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That’s a direct hit to educational outcomes and to the state’s long-term financial stability.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Legal and financial barriers delay needed care, leading to substantially worse health outcomes for our community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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The Kremlin, however, has denied the allegations, saying the children were taken out of war zones for their own protection.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, shocked the world in September 2023 after announcing in Parliament there were credible allegations about India’s link to the killing of Hareep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The friendly staff at The Feathers will advise how to best access it and offer suggestions on shorter walks.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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If the player can push through the pain and remain a threat on the floor, those smaller scale injuries can heal during the offseason without long-term ramifications.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As with the Forest Service, experts say the turmoil at FEMA could have considerable ramifications for California.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Those efforts often cited efforts to combat accusations of anti-semitism on campus.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Court records reviewed by the Orlando Sentinel show the seizures are the result of two forfeiture cases filed in the months after the Aug. 27 raid at The Eclipse, the Kissimmee casino prosecutors placed at the center of the accusations against Sheriff Marcos Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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If this one was any indication, Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer town will only be burnished by its piece of this event (there are 32 teams playing in a total of 63 matches around the country in the month-long event).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Johnson County is excited for its first Swig location — if the long drive-thru lines are any indication.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Adding more high-skilled immigrants every year instead of just a one-time increase would have a larger effect.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Typically, if fire restrictions are in place or a Red Flag Day is in effect, no fireworks of any kind are allowed.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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