implies

present tense third-person singular of imply

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of implies Expand This is a script ideally suited to Red Orchid’s intimate and immersive space (tickets already are heavily sold) and Dado’s production is mostly successful and certainly as intense as the above description implies. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026 That implies a 33 percent premium over Tesla’s current valuation. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026 Vance now implies that the electoral drubbing happened only because of the war. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026 As the name implies, the Parks of Village Creek lies along Village Creek, a flood-prone tributary of Lake Arlington that occasionally rises over FM 1187 and forces road closures. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 The $250 Ring Drone Camera offers exactly what the product’s name implies — the technology to capture moving images from a lens affixed to a small quadcopter drone, according to the company. — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026 The underlying implication in much of the criticism was that non-Equity shows are subpar and that hosting them implies a tacit acceptance of the mistreatment of actors. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 With shares recently trading around $212 our two-year price target of $293 implies approximately 35%-40% upside. — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026 As the name implies, the aftermarket parts bolt up behind the rear axle, leaving everything ahead of the axle stock. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
Verb
  • The assessment indicates that moisture-meter readings in the drywall fall within or below the 5%-12% range generally considered acceptable under normal indoor humidity conditions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Made of Buffalo bone, Gabriel Cleveland said the necklace indicates where her people originated.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • National polling suggests that socialism remains unpopular with many voters.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
  • But Jacquemus’ arrival, coupled with a flurry of recent smart hotel openings, suggests that may not be the case for much longer.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The concealer lips revival itself borrows from an early 2000s look, which hints that the muted aesthetic may resurface in new forms even if these specific labels disappear from feeds.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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