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as in suggestions
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 ramifications
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 allegations
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 implications
Meanwhile, Lee published a list of questions for Sarandos on social media Friday morning, which primarily concerned the anticompetitive implications of a WBD-Netflix merger.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
But Roberts, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, brushed that aside, writing that the foreign affairs implications don’t change the legal principle.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The implications extend far beyond southern Spain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But what’s really lovely is that grappling with this admittedly bizarre thought experiment has some real-life implications for the future of the science.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
What the Discovery Means for Conservation The researchers pointed to broader implications for conservation and further taxonomic work within the genus.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The implications of the arrest have rippled across the pond.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
What the Researchers Said The team behind the discovery — which included Roman Nazarov, Hossein Nabizadeh, Mehdi Rajabizadeh, Daniel Melnikov, Valentina Volkova, Nikolay Poyarkov and Eskandar Rastegar-Pouyani — pointed to broader implications for science and conservation.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Such a decision would also have far-reaching implications on redistricting across the nation, including Florida.
—Michael Van Sickler, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
But Roberts, joined by Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, brushed that aside, writing that the foreign affairs implications don’t change the legal principle.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The implications extend far beyond southern Spain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But what’s really lovely is that grappling with this admittedly bizarre thought experiment has some real-life implications for the future of the science.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
What the Discovery Means for Conservation The researchers pointed to broader implications for conservation and further taxonomic work within the genus.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The implications of the arrest have rippled across the pond.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
What the Researchers Said The team behind the discovery — which included Roman Nazarov, Hossein Nabizadeh, Mehdi Rajabizadeh, Daniel Melnikov, Valentina Volkova, Nikolay Poyarkov and Eskandar Rastegar-Pouyani — pointed to broader implications for science and conservation.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Such a decision would also have far-reaching implications on redistricting across the nation, including Florida.
—Michael Van Sickler, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Despite not having many suggestions, Swonk still feels compelled to document the numbers that suggest not all is well.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also, try not to make too many suggestions when your little one is playing, such as what color crayon to use or where to put the piece of the puzzle.—
Cynthia Hanson,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Corporate America initially saw limited ramifications after the US Justice Department was forced to release some of the Epstein documents in late December.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The ramifications of the current partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security will be subtler, which may ultimately mean less pressure on the minority party to relent.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party had languished in the opposition for much of the last decade; its leader, Tarique Rahman, went into exile in 2008 following corruption allegations.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Social media platforms can verify age by either requesting copies of identification documents, using a third party to apply age estimation technology to an account holder’s face, or making inferences from data already available, such as how long an account has been active.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Under California law, fraud must be pled with particularity, meaning there must be specifics and details in the complaint; generalizations, inferences and supposition don’t cut it.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Protests and accusations and talk like this goes on all the time, and nothing ever happens.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another bettor on Kalshi put down $500,000 on Lady Gaga appearing, prompting accusations online that someone may have been cashing in on confidential intel.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Check the stems for rigidity and make sure that plant material is clean with no indications of mold or decay.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Cara, age 4, of Santa Ana is happy and energetic and, by all indications, super smart.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not even mosques were spared the consequences of the aggressive crackdown.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The point is instead to say that the political consequences of opposing voter ID, for Democrats, are stark.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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