implications

plural of implication
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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 Someone in Beijing floated convertibility-by-token, watched the implications propagate, and closed the file. Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Setting basic age limits is one tactic to help ensure your child is mature enough to understand the lasting implications of a drastic change, Lichtenstein says. Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026 Barry told Fox News Digital that a victory could have implications beyond Cabarrus County. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 While experts say there were ultimately no significant health implications, the release shifted Americans' attitudes toward nuclear energy. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential 2028 presidential contender and Michigan resident, referenced the seat’s national implications, prompting cheers from the crowd. Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Understanding when and why different species tolerate one another therefore has important implications for both conservation and public health. Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 All that has significant implications for the companies that build data centers and the governments that want them to be built. David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 And the factors pushing people out of the labor force have implications beyond workers paying for everyday essentials, including stunting career trajectories and impacting long-term retirement savings. Sarah Jackson jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
Noun
  • Team members are then encouraged to make suggestions for supporting each other.
    Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Merseyside sources have played down suggestions of a formal bid for the Canada international, but talks have taken place between the two clubs.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Her office did not respond to Deadline’s request for the ex-VPs POV on Ellison or the ramifications of any outreach by the exec.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of that had to do with the anticipation of and preparation for the ramifications of the Big Beautiful Bill on people’s lives.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These allegations also led ABC to cancel the newest season of The Bachelorette that centered on Paul.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the Lewisville case, for example, the school district moved from an at-large system to a single-member district system to address allegations of minority vote dilution.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wolf, with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Democrats, says he is not convinced the nation can draw inferences from what happens in Michigan.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both are inferences drawn from a résumé, and only one of them is flattering.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The authors called the safety profile acceptable while noting more work will be done to hone the vaccine's safety-efficacy balance — vaccines often have a tradeoff of more side-effects with a higher dose for a stronger efficacy.
    Joseph Kim, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The letter was sent several days after the NPS released a preliminary assessment that found the arch could have significant adverse effects on the historic structures around it.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Unless the adult child caregiver is an executor or trustee of the estate, that child also will have to pay his or her own legal fees to defend against any accusations of stealing or poor medical choices, experts said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Typically, such accusations are partnered with referrals for prosecution over violations of the Espionage Act.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions.
    Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Although he’s been fully cleared for training camp practices, Mahomes’ recovery from his torn ACL and LCL is still ongoing, and all indications are that the Chiefs will be careful.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The family is split for good — the consequences on people are just enormous.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cohen draws a sharper line than the women do about the consequences of that bargain.
    Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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