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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
Now People are living longer, which sounds simple until the implications become clear in practice.
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Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Content Works Across All Categories The implications extend beyond conversion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Cutting community healthcare workers also has implications for future preparedness for other pandemics, experts have warned.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
For couples who seek reproductive help, an IVF mixup and its emotional implications is one of their worst nightmares.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The tax implications are equally important to understand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
That shift has implications not only for treatment, but also for how patients are supported and validated in their experiences.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Discussion about its implications is fair.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The implications run beyond fire.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Content Works Across All Categories The implications extend beyond conversion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Cutting community healthcare workers also has implications for future preparedness for other pandemics, experts have warned.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
For couples who seek reproductive help, an IVF mixup and its emotional implications is one of their worst nightmares.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The tax implications are equally important to understand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
That shift has implications not only for treatment, but also for how patients are supported and validated in their experiences.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Discussion about its implications is fair.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
The implications run beyond fire.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
Noun
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Sohaib fed Muneeb more suggestions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The suggestions offer insight into the decision-making process of each official.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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This means their control of a corrupted American political system will have ramifications worldwide.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Skubal’s injury is a massive blow to the Tigers and could have major ramifications in free agency this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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In February, the dependency court substantiated these allegations.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Troopers said the suspect admitted to the allegations when confronted, according to Lex 18.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the study, published in Innovation in Aging, concluded that the artsy group appeared to age as much as 4 percent slower than their counterparts, with similar effects to those of a weekly workout.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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However, for people who use nicotine in any form, including pouches, the effects often lead to physical dependence and the need for increasing doses.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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Adán Fúnez, a former mayor of the city of Tocoa, was captured at his home on suspicion of masterminding the killing, after years of accusations by religious and environmental leaders.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Musk’s lawyer grilled Altman about accusations of dishonesty from OpenAI’s board members, his investments and his brief, tumultuous ousting as CEO in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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