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
By 2030, the wellness industry will undoubtedly have evolved, with implications for both brands and consumers.
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Vogue Business, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The public would be better served by a lengthy public discussion of financial implications.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The key implications include protecting brand equity while reducing costs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
This has major implications for weather worldwide, and could impact the hurricane season in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Vogue Business, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
The public would be better served by a lengthy public discussion of financial implications.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The key implications include protecting brand equity while reducing costs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
This has major implications for weather worldwide, and could impact the hurricane season in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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So the astronauts' narration will go a long way for NASA's science team to make inferences about these lunar features.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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While your brave nature prefers fast outcomes, letting ideas mature in private should put you in a position to act with more confidence in a positive outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The outcome of the trial seems foreseeable early on.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell did not address the allegations in detail in the video statement.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Federal officials said the indictment stems from allegations that Guzman prepared and filed numerous false tax returns.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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That’s why these final three games are so important, as are the implications of victory — or the ramifications of defeat — staring down the home stretch of the regular season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest ramifications is the collection of communications of Americans.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Altman’s allies, on the other hand, have long dismissed the accusations.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Busfield turned himself in to law enforcement days after the warrant was issued and denied the accusations.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If the first two rounds are any indication, Rose’s moment might need to wait another year.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the red carpet was any indication, nobody is quite ready to say goodbye.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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As much as Besler anticipates that upbeat effect for others, there will be something new in this for him, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The alert was issued Tuesday and remains in effect through Saturday, April 11, officials said.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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