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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
The implicit premise in all of this is: more health insurance means more health care and less health insurance means less health care.
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John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Where The Balance Breaks Most personalization engines operate on long-term identity signals: profile data, behavioral history and implicit inference.
—Shiva Chandrashekher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But even this comes with implicit understanding that home might be less a place than a quality of connection.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
About the invisibility of Palestinians and indigenous peoples in this culture that makes such an invitation, with all its implicit lies and violence, unremarkable.
—Cindy Juyoung Ok
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Where The Balance Breaks Most personalization engines operate on long-term identity signals: profile data, behavioral history and implicit inference.
—Shiva Chandrashekher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
But even this comes with implicit understanding that home might be less a place than a quality of connection.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
About the invisibility of Palestinians and indigenous peoples in this culture that makes such an invitation, with all its implicit lies and violence, unremarkable.
—Cindy Juyoung Ok
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
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These small, unspoken acts allow the body to remember safety and the heart to remember closeness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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An unspoken serenity is all that can be found in this Swiss-French paradise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Experts are over 14 times more likely than light users to apply AI across all three phases and are twice as confident in the quality of their output.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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While there are some things for the Lions to overcome this season, Newton is confident in their ability to do so.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Lurie Children’s Hospital also sees potential trouble ahead.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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This test uses fluorescent dyes that only attach to certain parts of a chromosome.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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That means getting as many users as possible to pile in is crucial.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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This new licensing platform expands our ability to reach and engage our fan community on Roblox in the deepest way possible – by working directly with them!—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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In contrast with tacit or implicit knowledge, explicit knowledge is codified and articulated.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But rogue groups that exist with tacit approval from supervisors can lead to abusive behavior that is hard to expose because the only witnesses are often the officers themselves.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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One thing is for sure: This year’s Wimbledon final will feature two of the world’s top players, and fans should be thrilled with how the tournament has played out.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Find a location nearby Not sure of the closest place to get a free Slurpee?—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The young wingers are the latest hope for an Edmonton player to win the award, with positive indicators everywhere.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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While no people in the area have tested positive, city leaders are urging locals to stay cautious.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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