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to convey an idea indirectly
they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so
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Recent Examples of implies
More than monetary value, the word implies an ease in every facet of life, from the ability to pursue one’s own passions to a harmony with the environment, both physical and communal.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Although, given the BPU is owned by the Unified Government, state statute vaguely implies that may not be allowed to happen.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Bernstein cuts price target, reiterates underperform rating Bernstein's new price target of $160 implies a 12% fall from Tuesday's close.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The moment is jarring, and implies that everything that happened on-screen until then shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
And despite its titanium frame, the iPhone Air, as the name implies, is incredibly light.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Tasteful art and multiple SOCAN Awards hang on the walls; the ample daylight (even in the studios) and open spaces give an upbeat vibe; there’s a tidiness that implies a focus that is also reflected in the releases from its artists, who fall broadly under an indie-pop (or pop-indie) genre.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
As their name implies, whale sharks are a shark species known for their giant size and are the world’s largest fish, reaching over 30 feet in length, according to Thai National Parks.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
By hypothesizing that a phase of relentless, exponential expansion preceded and set up the hot Big Bang, inflation implies the following.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Although, given the BPU is owned by the Unified Government, state statute vaguely implies that may not be allowed to happen.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Bernstein cuts price target, reiterates underperform rating Bernstein's new price target of $160 implies a 12% fall from Tuesday's close.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The moment is jarring, and implies that everything that happened on-screen until then shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
And despite its titanium frame, the iPhone Air, as the name implies, is incredibly light.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Tasteful art and multiple SOCAN Awards hang on the walls; the ample daylight (even in the studios) and open spaces give an upbeat vibe; there’s a tidiness that implies a focus that is also reflected in the releases from its artists, who fall broadly under an indie-pop (or pop-indie) genre.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
As their name implies, whale sharks are a shark species known for their giant size and are the world’s largest fish, reaching over 30 feet in length, according to Thai National Parks.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
By hypothesizing that a phase of relentless, exponential expansion preceded and set up the hot Big Bang, inflation implies the following.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
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Data from the Public Health and Wellness Lab indicates that at least 19 bats have tested positive for rabies in Jefferson County since 2019.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This indicates a person-to-person community spread, which can occur through intimate contact.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Data suggests the majority of businesses are planning to pass their costs on.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The success of this experiment suggests that, in the near future, defeating a deadly superbug could be as simple as sending a document to an inkjet printer.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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