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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
Engineering systems operate within constraints that are often implicit.
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Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These powerful entities ward off competition through implicit or explicit threats.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Fortunately, the big dogs in this crowded kennel – the Dodgers, the Lakers, the Rams – recognize the power of banners and rings, and also recognize that implicit contract with the fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But this aid always came with an implicit ceiling.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Matthew Sweeney, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These powerful entities ward off competition through implicit or explicit threats.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Fortunately, the big dogs in this crowded kennel – the Dodgers, the Lakers, the Rams – recognize the power of banners and rings, and also recognize that implicit contract with the fans.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
But this aid always came with an implicit ceiling.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
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When a 22-year-old financial analyst can’t watch how a senior colleague handles a difficult client call, can’t absorb the unspoken norms of a trading floor, can’t get pulled into a hallway conversation that becomes a career-defining project — the value of hiring them drops.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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For most high performers, overwhelm has become a badge of honor—the unspoken cost of ambition.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But the mayor ought to answer why, in light of this seeming betrayal, businesses still should feel confident discussing sensitive matters with him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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New studies are fueling optimism about the drugs’ potential role in prevention and treatment — especially in breast, colon and lung cancer.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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The firm still expects 11% potential gains over the next 12 months for the H-share-heavy MSCI China index, but lowered it to market-weight in a regional context.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recently, the Urban Summit was instrumental in urging the Kansas City Council to approve an ordinance that banned the sale of mini liquor bottles in certain parts of the city.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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But the journey to genuine mastery remains dependent on experience, context, and tacit knowledge.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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With Netanyahu’s tacit approval, Ben-Gvir has worked to transform the police into a kind of political militia operating on his behalf, often against opponents of the government.—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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In a June 3 letter provided to USA TODAY, Steyer's campaign reiterated the importance of counting each vote while urging supporters to make sure their ballot was accepted.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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