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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
As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.
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Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Sidewalks and streetlights have safety implications to many more people than bike lanes, the proof being the millions being paid out to people injured by broken sidewalks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Fonfara said the issue is a grave one with implications that will likely see AI replacing workers in the next decade.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Sidewalks and streetlights have safety implications to many more people than bike lanes, the proof being the millions being paid out to people injured by broken sidewalks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Fonfara said the issue is a grave one with implications that will likely see AI replacing workers in the next decade.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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In response to questions about the future of FEMA, Mullin pushed back on suggestions the agency could be shuttered for good.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have wide ramifications for the future of lawsuits against an administration’s attempt to end TPS for different countries.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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As helpful as the laxatives may be during the Artemis II mission, Bunger hopes their inclusion in the first aid kit has wider ramifications for everyone, not only astronauts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Greenwood, Mendy and Bissouma denied the allegations against them.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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More than 100 people working in legal, events and residuals departments went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practice, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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So the astronauts' narration will go a long way for NASA's science team to make inferences about these lunar features.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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The accusations have made a dent on prediction markets like Kalshi, where Swalwell’s odds of winning the governor’s race dipped to 39% on Tuesday night, down from a high of nearly 73% on March 20.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association is also saying he is troubled by the accusations in this case.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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And in last night’s ninth inning, in the midst of plenty of indications the Padres have problems, there was a moment that might have provided a sign that Tatis is still Tatis — and maybe even has grown into a more complete version of himself.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some health consequences might not become apparent for years—and anecdotal evidence is rife with confounding factors.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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