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
Tom Baumann notes the wider implications.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Details are still emerging on the implications of the flight restrictions for airline travelers.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Week 10 in the NFL brings international flair, playoff implications, and MVP intrigue.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The implication is not that Christians should stay away from politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Details are still emerging on the implications of the flight restrictions for airline travelers.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Week 10 in the NFL brings international flair, playoff implications, and MVP intrigue.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The implication is not that Christians should stay away from politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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At Microsoft, the work was no longer about small experiments with no real-world inference.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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There have been anti-China rallies in downtown Seoul in recent months, where protesters chanted racist slurs and made unsubstantiated claims of Chinese inference in South Korean politics.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Activists there leveraged this wholly unanticipated outcome to accelerate the rise of an organized antislavery campaign after 1783.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The outcome came on a night of decisive wins for candidates in various races aligned with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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That lawsuit was dismissed in June, as a judge ruled that Baldoni’s side could not sue for defamation over allegations raised in a legal claim.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jurors also found true allegations that Christensen used a firearm in the killing and took advantage of a position of trust.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Epic Group has suggestions on how factory owners can build differently in a case study that will come out in a couple of months, Ralapanawe said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Metro could also face some tricky legal ramifications from relying on its savings.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kyiv says many Ukrainian prisoners of war have been killed by Russia’s forces, but there have so far been no legal ramifications.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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After accusations of abuse and a lengthy separation from her daughter, Beata died by suicide in January 2017.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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The company is preparing for the debut flight of the larger Ceres-2 solid rocket, with indications of a launch attempt around November 15.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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This is a clear indication that Huang expects strong demand for Nvidia's AI chips to continue.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The effect can last up to 2 years after stopping the antibiotics.—
Leigh Weddle,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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