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
At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
His base case of 7,750 implies just a 4% increase from current levels.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 June 2026
With bitcoin, there will always be winners and losers in exchange which, by its very name, implies only winners.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Lemon Balm As its name implies, lemon balm has a strong, citrusy scent that pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Summer, and all the vacation days and potential travel that implies, is upon us.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As its name implies, this hotel’s 33 rooms and suites are perched right above the Pacific Ocean waves so guests can take in the fresh sea breeze.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Adding to the intrigue, DeMille strongly implies that the kidnapping was actually orchestrated by investor Cricket Birch (Bojana Novakovic), a revelation that comes truly out of left field considering their romance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
His base case of 7,750 implies just a 4% increase from current levels.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 June 2026
With bitcoin, there will always be winners and losers in exchange which, by its very name, implies only winners.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Lemon Balm As its name implies, lemon balm has a strong, citrusy scent that pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Summer, and all the vacation days and potential travel that implies, is upon us.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As its name implies, this hotel’s 33 rooms and suites are perched right above the Pacific Ocean waves so guests can take in the fresh sea breeze.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Adding to the intrigue, DeMille strongly implies that the kidnapping was actually orchestrated by investor Cricket Birch (Bojana Novakovic), a revelation that comes truly out of left field considering their romance.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
Verb
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Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The evidence suggests that a seemingly random sequence in an innocuous GPS field is broadcast to any device that asks for positioning data (yes, that includes your phone).—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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As the name suggests, the night was centered around facilitating deep conversations between strangers, a task much easier when phone usage is kept to a minimum, event organizers said.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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When asked about the possibility of fans growing attached to Charlie and Delilah as a couple, Harris hints that their story isn’t over yet – despite the Easter egg in the season finale implying that Charlie’s love interest from the books will be making an appearance soon.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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