as in indicates
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
As its name implies, CBS News 24/7 offers around-the-clock programming and airs hallmark series for CBS including 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and CBS Mornings.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
However, rather than claiming that either mind or matter is more fundamental than the other, Irruption Theory proceeds by describing their causal relationship, which implies that both the mental and physical aspects of our being belong to the same fundamental reality.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
The bank’s forecast implies upside of 34%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
As the name implies, the gardens will be kept secret until tour day, which also includes the Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the few moments when Hines implies that John’s avoidance helps fuel Daryl’s bad behavior, giving a villain edit to a living person who didn’t sign any reality-TV waiver is just unkind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Corporate America, Zandi implies, may soon find itself in the same position—committed not by decree, but by the sheer weight of investment, debt, and competitive pressure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
However, rather than claiming that either mind or matter is more fundamental than the other, Irruption Theory proceeds by describing their causal relationship, which implies that both the mental and physical aspects of our being belong to the same fundamental reality.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
The bank’s forecast implies upside of 34%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
As the name implies, the gardens will be kept secret until tour day, which also includes the Secret Garden Boutique at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St.
—Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the few moments when Hines implies that John’s avoidance helps fuel Daryl’s bad behavior, giving a villain edit to a living person who didn’t sign any reality-TV waiver is just unkind.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Corporate America, Zandi implies, may soon find itself in the same position—committed not by decree, but by the sheer weight of investment, debt, and competitive pressure.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
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Police radio traffic indicates officers were already racing toward the scene as calls flooded dispatch.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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An evacuation order indicates an immediate threat to life.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came in part from his parents, the doc-feature suggests.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a family member hints about a sore topic or a roommate is audibly worried about space or bills, talk to them about it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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More than a month later, single-stair advocates are still waiting on that report — though a draft version obtained by CalMatters hints that the office may be considering a modest change to the state building code.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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