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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
How the game is aired will have implications for the way audiences perceive the sport.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, the security implications will be catastrophic.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the company is planning a slow rollout due to potential cybersecurity implications.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Ahead of its launch, the magnetometer was tested at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and has significant implications for the future of navigation.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The organization has parsed the implications of this teaching in the past.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
This has real implications not only for Pakistan’s internal security but also for regional actors concerned about spillover effects.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
If the pair pull it off, the implications could be massive, revealing AI’s potential to convincingly resurrect and reinvent our cinematic history — a potential that before the tech had remained firmly theoretical.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, the security implications will be catastrophic.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
However, the company is planning a slow rollout due to potential cybersecurity implications.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Ahead of its launch, the magnetometer was tested at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and has significant implications for the future of navigation.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The organization has parsed the implications of this teaching in the past.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
This has real implications not only for Pakistan’s internal security but also for regional actors concerned about spillover effects.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The long-term ramifications of this mass downgrading are significant.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the actual mechanics and immediate ramifications of Lucas’ plan were not immediately clear.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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What were the allegations vs BofA in the Epstein case?—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The accusations against Lopez are extensive.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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