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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
Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.
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CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
This disparity has implications for how — and if — consumers spend their money.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The strategic implications are staggering.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The lack of sufficient local generation also has cost implications for customers.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
For my in-depth assessment of the AI race and corresponding sovereignty implications, see the link here, the link here, and the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This has negative implications for cabbies’ non-spatial visual memory.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The implications of high land prices are profound, especially for housing affordability and availability.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Disco, Occasionally – and the semantic implications.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
This disparity has implications for how — and if — consumers spend their money.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The strategic implications are staggering.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The lack of sufficient local generation also has cost implications for customers.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
For my in-depth assessment of the AI race and corresponding sovereignty implications, see the link here, the link here, and the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This has negative implications for cabbies’ non-spatial visual memory.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The implications of high land prices are profound, especially for housing affordability and availability.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Disco, Occasionally – and the semantic implications.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Users receive suggestions for improving profile photos, generating short introductions, starting conversations, and even planning dates.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The post included suggestions about what to say on the phone when speaking to representatives in Congress.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Subscribe today When the most populous nation on Earth forges a trade deal with a bloc that comprises nearly 15% of the world’s GDP, the ramifications will be widespread — and not just in monetary terms.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Parents have demanded Celina ISD provide communication on the allegations.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 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 rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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But his wife has been embroiled in scandal for far longer –– with the stock manipulation accusations related to a car dealership going back more than a decade.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bovino’s accusations against Pretti were rooted in Pretti being armed at the time he was shot.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are indications the situation may grow even more dire.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The extent of the two dynamics divided FOMC policymakers, with indications that the vote could have gone either way despite the six-vote victory for the cut.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2025
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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