Synonyms of implies

implies

verb

present tense third-person singular of imply

as in indicates

to convey an idea indirectly

they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicates
• suggests
• hints
• refers
• alludes
• infers
• intimates
• signifies
• insinuates
• mentions
• signals
• points
• signalizes
• smells (of)
• smacks (of)
• adverts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announces
• declares
• proclaims
• explains
• describes
• elucidates
• spells out
• delineates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implies

Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Its price target of $40, up from $37, implies upside of more than 35%. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

As the name implies in a study published today in Nature, these previously unobserved entities are an amalgamation of space-time collapse and stellar forces. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

Trader Joe’s Sparkling Orange Flavor Espresso Tonic As the name implies, the most unique part about Trader Joe’s espresso tonic is that it’s made with orange juice. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

As the second word in its name implies, the Falcon Mini is a miniature (and thus less costly) version of a larger drone, Zero Zero's Vcopter Falcon. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026

As Iraola implies, society impacts football as much as the game impacts society. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

That implies a little more than two infections for every one counted. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The subtitle of the newest Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, implies a grand reset. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026