implications

plural of implication
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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 Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 26th goal in the 83rd minute to lift visiting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday night that has major playoff seeding implications. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 Over the past month, that ended, and according to Jeffrey Rosenberg, senior portfolio manager of the Systematic Alternatives ETF (IALT) at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, the breakdown in that trade has big implications for the market. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026 This is closely related to the chemistry problem, but the implications extend into energy and manufacturing. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 As same-day voters go to the polls for the midterm elections next week, the Supreme Court will hear a major religious liberty case over a Colorado universal preschool program with implications beyond the Centennial State. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 The mini-season will also have international competition implications. — Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 DoorDash’s acquisition of Instacart may not have obvious implications for apparel retail compared to the restaurant and grocery industries that have driven the platforms’ growth. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Whether the race takes place in the spring or fall, the event can have major implications in the chase for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Only weeks later, alas, Hurts became another face of the cause — as the NBCA addressed with what essentially was a public-service bulletin about the implications of his situation. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
Noun
  • This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Add a label or note to the jar with the jam name or ingredients and storage instructions, along with any serving suggestions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • With two losses apiece, there will be College Football Playoff ramifications from this game.
    — PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Endlessly reworked, the cost-effective 699 Superleggera became so popular that producer Cassina had to put an ad in Domus, the magazine Ponti had established three decades earlier, warning about the legal ramifications of copyright infringement.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Among the division's most high-profile cases under his watch was the prosecution of former national security adviser John Bolton, who pleaded guilty this year to allegations of mishandling classified information and is awaiting sentencing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Others, as first reported by Urgent Matter, have centered around allegations of nonpayment, damage to art, and withheld artworks.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Matching records, including inferences, generally must be deleted unless an exception applies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • La Liga is yet to release distribution amounts for 2025-26 but, based on previous seasons and inferences which can be drawn from Barca’s latest figures, the amount the club must hand over to Sixth Street is in the region of €40million per year.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Expensive diesel can have wide-ranging economic effects, including on consumer prices, since the trucking industry and many farmers use the fuel to produce and transport goods.
    — DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The Department of Department of Justice, which houses the FBI, did not immediately respond to TIME’s request for comment regarding the accusations against Patel.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There are also the accusations of corruption against Lula’s inner circle, including his eldest son.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Police said there were no current indications that anyone else was involved.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But there are few indications that either side can achieve such an outcome.
    — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The fate of the judiciary now hangs in limbo, with severe consequences for whichever political faction is iced out of power.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without understanding the applicable tax rules and consulting the appropriate professionals, a charitable gift could create unintended tax consequences.
    — JP Shaffer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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