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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
Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The findings may have broader implications beyond planetary defense, notes Masatoshi Hirabayashi, another DART scientist who was not directly involved with the new study and an associate professor in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, scientists are finding new ones faster than at any point in history — and the implications reach well beyond biology into medicine, technology, and conservation.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Moreover, the economic implications cannot be ignored.
—Saul Anuzis, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Friday in an unusual off-cycle election in Virginia that could have major implications for control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
What on Tuesday night looked like a largely meaningless game with only minor seeding implications at the conference tournament suddenly took on greater importance 24 hours later.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Those questions carry implications for how funding, fieldwork, and institutional support are distributed across the scientific community.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Read why low snowfall has dire implications for the region.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The findings may have broader implications beyond planetary defense, notes Masatoshi Hirabayashi, another DART scientist who was not directly involved with the new study and an associate professor in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, scientists are finding new ones faster than at any point in history — and the implications reach well beyond biology into medicine, technology, and conservation.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Moreover, the economic implications cannot be ignored.
—Saul Anuzis, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Early voting begins Friday in an unusual off-cycle election in Virginia that could have major implications for control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
What on Tuesday night looked like a largely meaningless game with only minor seeding implications at the conference tournament suddenly took on greater importance 24 hours later.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Those questions carry implications for how funding, fieldwork, and institutional support are distributed across the scientific community.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Read why low snowfall has dire implications for the region.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Judges cannot give legal advice or offer strategies or suggestions — ever.—
Florence Taylor Barner,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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There have been suggestions that California suspend its high gas tax during the crisis, but Bellisario said that's unlikely, given the state's tough budget situation.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a development with major Eastern Conference ramifications, Tatum is listed as questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Air cargo backlogs just beginning The war in Iran has cargo ramifications outside the ocean freight spectrum.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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These are serious allegations that will now be addressed in federal court.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Still, the inferences seem plenty reasonable.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the same disclaimer, TechInsights notes that its inferences and conclusions are not final regulatory decisions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through intimate observational footage, letters read in voiceover, archival footage of their lives before the war, De Pue shows the devastating and lasting effects of war on the lives of the protagonists.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pistole also warned that extended shutdowns can have permanent and lasting effects on the workforce.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The resolution names no specific vendors, although some board members and public speakers made accusations against specific businesses.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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CoreCivic has faced a slew of lawsuits that include accusations of medical neglect and falsifying records to cover up unsafe conditions in its facilities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, there are indications that instability may rebuild this evening in areas south and southeast of the metro, according to the weather service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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In clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies typically foot the bill, but, when the therapy is approved for specific indications, insurance companies or patients have to absorb the cost.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The consequences stemming from the death of a Brazilian butt lift patient came down Thursday on a Doral plastic surgery center that’s now on state probation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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