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

Meanwhile, any challenge to investors’ confidence in Huang’s leadership, or any allegation that his personal relationship influenced Nvidia’s lobbying in Washington, could have serious implications for his position and his company’s valuation. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

The game had many implications in the SEC title race and the College Football Playoffs as both teams make their way through the SEC’s inaugural nine-game schedule. — Pj Green november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Such technology has potentially major implications beyond luxury vehicles, particularly for vehicle safety and off-road applications. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

The implications of this global trend are far-reaching, and for many, simply alarming. — Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

The research could have significant implications for the possibility of ancient life on the Red Planet, hinting at a far warmer and thicker atmosphere — and an abundance of liquid water on its surface — in its not-too-distant past. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Nov. 2026

That means Democrats will have greater say over legislative priorities on Capitol Hill — a power that has big implications for companies and their stocks. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Cruz also addressed the political implications for Texas, where Democrats made historic gains during the 2026 cycle. — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

In general, the tax implications of debt settlement depend heavily on how much of your debt was forgiven and your financial circumstances when the settlement occurred. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026