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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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
Rather than exclusively partnering with organizations that focus only on their social missions, The Rise Group works with clients across sectors to ensure that choices are informed, intentional, and mindful of long-term implications.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Pelvic floor health has wide-reaching implications beyond football.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Allen can’t accept the implications of it being left this way.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The bottom line is that societal views on motherhood and family have real implications for everyday people — especially mothers with similar circumstances but less money than Cardi B.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Pelvic floor health has wide-reaching implications beyond football.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Allen can’t accept the implications of it being left this way.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The bottom line is that societal views on motherhood and family have real implications for everyday people — especially mothers with similar circumstances but less money than Cardi B.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Broadcom’s custom inference chips and racks are slated to begin deployment in late 2026, as part of Stargate’s first 10‑gigawatt phase.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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But federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say the ex-athletes and all the other players were in on a ruse, using technology to rig the outcome.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Of course, a reliable method for measuring a team’s performance is to use underlying metrics to understand the team’s process more than its outcomes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the tone of those attacks have amped up in recent days, drawing allegations from some Democrats that Cuomo’s campaign is leaning into Islamophobia in the final stretch of the campaign.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than 60 South Korean nationals were deported from Cambodia and police are seeking to detain most of them over allegations they were involved in online scams.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Any of Morocco’s front three could have featured here; all credible suggestions for player of the tournament.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI can use the SAI team’s knowledge of the macOS platform to develop new ways for ChatGPT not just to make suggestions about, but to agentically work directly on users’ macOS environments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Oct. 2025
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Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Both sides traded accusations over the outage.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Pakistan denies these accusations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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If previous release dates are any indication, the fourth installment will likely debut next year.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The British police, however, were given an indication of Daniel’s ruthlessness.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Retailers won’t be able to skirt their effect on holiday goods, Cohen warns.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Including figs as part of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet may have anti-cancer effects.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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