Synonyms of implications

implications

noun

plural of implication

1

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.

Related Words

• suggestions
• inferences
• indications
• clues
• intimations
• allusions
• cues
• messages
• hints
• connotations
• insinuations
• inklings
• topics
• matters
• senses
• questions
• burdens
• innuendos
• stuff
• spirits
• intentions
• contents
• subjects
• meanings
• motives
• natures
• essences
• souls
• essentialities
• intents
• imports
• nuclei
• hearts
• motifs
• kernels
• bottoms
• significances
• points
• cruxes
• cores
• gists
• denotations
• piths
• drifts
• significations
• purports
• marrows
• nubs
• quicks

2

as in ramifications

a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.

Related Words

• ramifications
• effects
• consequences
• outcomes
• repercussions
• echoes
• results
• fallouts
• denouements
• side effects
• developments
• issues
• resultants
• aftershocks
• by-products
• fates
• products
• offshoots
• aftereffects
• aftermaths
• corollaries
• afterclaps
• precipitates
• fruits
• conclusions
• ripples
• afterglows
• children
• blowbacks
• sequels
• spin-offs
• sequences
• outgrowths
• upshots
• backwashes

Dissimilar Words

• factors
• considerations
• determinants
• grounds
• foundations
• bases
• bases
• incentives
• stimuli
• sources
• origins
• reasons
• mothers
• causes
• roots
• springs
• antecedents
• groundworks
• inspirations
• impetuses
• occasions
• instigations
• causations

3

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.

Related Words

• allegations
• accusations
• indictments
• pleas
• countercharges
• criminations
• condemnations
• impeachments
• denunciations
• counteraccusations
• censures
• counts
• recriminations
• charges
• complaints
• arraignments
• raps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implications

The capability to safely approach, dock with, and interact with another satellite in orbit has other implications too. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

These raises were initially denied — along with all other proposals with budget implications. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

For someone with substantial assets, the implications can extend well beyond state income taxes. — Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But Ohtani’s return was still significant, and the success of his end-of-season tune-up will have playoff implications. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Michigan and airing on ESPN 2, the actual game of the weekend with do-or-die CFP implications will be playing at the same time as the Wolverines and Hawkeyes, and as the Bulldogs and Sooners. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

That has implications for how AI systems are evaluated and safeguarded. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

Season 4 comes after the third season left the Yellowjackets with plenty of unfinished business — and members of the cast previously warned PEOPLE that its finale would have major implications for what came next. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Both of these games have big implications for the remainder of the season, and should be some of the most fun to watch on the schedule. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026