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
The performance implications are direct.
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Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The implications compound quickly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumer spending is the dominant economic engine for the U.S., and retreat would have broad implications for the U.S.
Walmart issued a forecast for the current quarter last week that was weaker than what Wall Street had been expecting.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026
For whichever side drops down, the implications are massive.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The implications compound quickly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumer spending is the dominant economic engine for the U.S., and retreat would have broad implications for the U.S.
Walmart issued a forecast for the current quarter last week that was weaker than what Wall Street had been expecting.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026
For whichever side drops down, the implications are massive.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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The dividing line runs between training and inference.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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The company launched new AI inference and virtualization services on its cloud platform with Red Hat to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence and modernize IT systems.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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My answer is that the alternative — silence, forgetting, the regime’s preferred outcome — is worse.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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When business and tech teams share responsibility for outcomes, decisions stay grounded in real impact.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The district cannot provide additional information regarding the allegations.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Following an eight-year battle with Spain’s treasury over tax fraud allegations, Shakira was not only acquitted, but also awarded a hefty judgment sum.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2026
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Luckey has one possible answer to that problem in his suggestion that the United States put more emphasis on giving allies the wherewithal to defend themselves.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The creator concluded that the concept still has potential but requires further refinement and invites suggestions for future iterations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The next major question, with both short- and long-term ramifications, is the state of the roster.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The Panthers took Freeling with the 19th pick, a decision that has both short- and long-term ramifications.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In 2016, no Iranian attended Hajj amid a rupture of diplomatic ties between the two countries and accusations from Tehran that Riyadh wasn’t doing enough to protect pilgrims.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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Tensions outside the facility escalated over the weekend and politicians called for oversight after months of accusations of inhumane conditions.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Although higher inflation projections have led to predictions that the ECB would raise its interest rate benchmarks to combat inflation, Lagarde didn’t offer any indication of how the bank would act.—
Menelaos Hadjicostis,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This is just another clear indication of the intolerance and hypocritical nature of the left.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Having catalogued the Black Death’s horrifying effects, Ibn Khatima went on to outline a series of preventative measures and active treatments designed to combat this merciless scourge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Greenwashing has long been a problem in the apparel industry, but with new sustainability regulations going into effect in Europe and elsewhere, brands will have to back up their green claims or face fines and other consequences.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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