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
The Distiller’s One-Of-One is a charity auction held every other year and, as the name implies, every lot is completely unique.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Analyst Gil Luria maintained his $250 price target, which implies 10% upside from Apple's Wednesday close.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As their name implies, pygmy sperm whales are much smaller than their sperm whale relatives, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Analyst Gil Luria maintained his $250 price target, which implies 10% upside from Apple's Wednesday close.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As their name implies, pygmy sperm whales are much smaller than their sperm whale relatives, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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District data indicates that only about 600 students left for private schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As far as use goes, the brand suggests cleansing as usual before using the bar as a second cleanse to kill the acne-causing oils and bacteria and offer deeper exfoliation.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our analysis suggests that a favorable outcome is probable, albeit one that may require investors and clients to adopt a long-term perspective.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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