Synonyms of implications

implications

noun

plural of implication

1

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.

Related Words

• suggestions
• inferences
• indications
• clues
• intimations
• allusions
• cues
• messages
• hints
• connotations
• insinuations
• inklings
• topics
• matters
• senses
• questions
• burdens
• innuendos
• stuff
• spirits
• intentions
• contents
• subjects
• meanings
• motives
• natures
• essences
• souls
• essentialities
• intents
• imports
• nuclei
• hearts
• motifs
• kernels
• bottoms
• significances
• points
• cruxes
• cores
• gists
• denotations
• piths
• drifts
• significations
• purports
• marrows
• nubs
• quicks

2

as in ramifications

a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.

Related Words

• ramifications
• effects
• consequences
• outcomes
• repercussions
• echoes
• results
• fallouts
• denouements
• side effects
• developments
• issues
• resultants
• aftershocks
• by-products
• fates
• products
• offshoots
• aftereffects
• aftermaths
• corollaries
• afterclaps
• precipitates
• fruits
• conclusions
• ripples
• afterglows
• children
• blowbacks
• sequels
• spin-offs
• sequences
• outgrowths
• upshots
• backwashes

Dissimilar Words

• factors
• considerations
• determinants
• grounds
• foundations
• bases
• bases
• incentives
• stimuli
• sources
• origins
• reasons
• mothers
• causes
• roots
• springs
• antecedents
• groundworks
• inspirations
• impetuses
• occasions
• instigations
• causations

3

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.

Related Words

• allegations
• accusations
• indictments
• pleas
• countercharges
• criminations
• condemnations
• impeachments
• denunciations
• counteraccusations
• censures
• counts
• recriminations
• charges
• complaints
• arraignments
• raps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implications

Time therefore became a critical factor, as market participants first needed to understand the role and implications of partnering with a public investor that shared both risks and returns. — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Both of these games have big implications for the remainder of the season, and should be some of the most fun to watch on the schedule. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

The proper accounting of military fatalities has implications beyond public transparency. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Hunschofsky, the new leader of House Democrats, emphasized how Republican leaders spent virtually no time analyzing the implications of Amendment 3. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

With Walker providing a dimension the Chiefs haven’t realized in years, imagine the possibilities when Mahomes returns to his full range of game and the Chiefs can enjoy the implications of defenses having to respect the run. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

In her interview with LaFrance, Swisher also discussed the economic implications of the AI race, who is likely to win, and how Americans can respond to this dizzying and worrying AI moment. — Victoria Feng, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

But in a June 30 phone call that was monitored by authorities, Jawahar and Tredway discussed the implications of them getting married, court records revealed. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026

The show follows the implications and effects of abusive relationships, while also navigating the changing friendships of a group of college students into adulthood. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026