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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
The redistricting tussle has huge implications.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
What are the implications for the wider region?
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Researchers believe these findings could have significant implications beyond this one compound.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Some creators want no part in training AI, uneasy about its broader implications.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Even if Hereditary eventually provides clear answers, the implications linger with the force of undisputed classics like The Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Maskot | Getty Images There are many potential implications to the congressional impasse and consumers’ sticker shock during open enrollment, Cox said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Between elite rosters, recent playoff rematches, and championship-level implications, this matchup has all the makings of an AFC title preview.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The postseason implications Mizzou has lost control of both its SEC championship and College Football Playoff destiny.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
What are the implications for the wider region?
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Researchers believe these findings could have significant implications beyond this one compound.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Some creators want no part in training AI, uneasy about its broader implications.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Even if Hereditary eventually provides clear answers, the implications linger with the force of undisputed classics like The Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Maskot | Getty Images There are many potential implications to the congressional impasse and consumers’ sticker shock during open enrollment, Cox said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Between elite rosters, recent playoff rematches, and championship-level implications, this matchup has all the makings of an AFC title preview.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The postseason implications Mizzou has lost control of both its SEC championship and College Football Playoff destiny.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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His suggestions included searching the market for help at safety, off the edge and in the offensive backfield.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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While largely conceptual in nature, the ramifications could soon help boost advancements in telecommunications and satellite arrays.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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But the tone of those attacks have amped up in recent days, drawing allegations from some Democrats that Cuomo’s campaign is leaning into Islamophobia in the final stretch of the campaign.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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My starting point when assessing allegations of huge conspiracies is that secrets become exponentially harder to keep for every extra person who knows about them.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Such controls could become especially valuable given that, unlike the inferences tech platforms have been able to draw about users based on their online behavior, users tell AI chatbots personal things about themselves directly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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These sections have some interesting inferences on how AI functions based on its programming and training material.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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On top of all that, there’s elemental effects (like burning and freezing), and a Rock, Paper, Scissors-like system where certain actions can negate specific enemy attacks based on their type.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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To test the disruption theory, the researchers directly examined the effects of beam-plasma instabilities by measuring the jet’s beam profile and associated magnetic field signatures.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The company has staunchly pushed back against his administration’s accusations.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Under normal conditions, the BLS on Tuesday would have reported its monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, a measure that Federal Reserve officials watch closely for indications of slack in the jobs market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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And there are indications team owners will be pushing for a cap in labor negotiations a year from now when the labor deal between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), the labor union representing nearly 8,000 players in the majors and minors.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The major environmental law, known as CEQA, requires government agencies to consider the environmental consequences of projects before acting on them.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Take a stand, stand for it and then deal with the consequences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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