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
That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Shapiro pushed back against the idea that moving faster to get businesses up and running in the state implies additional risk to the public.
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Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Churn usually implies that customers leave and are replaced by new ones.
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Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Finding these two by coincidence also implies that other as-yet-unseen brown dwarfs litter our galaxy.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Lemon Balm As its name implies, lemon balm has a strong, citrusy scent that pests like mosquitoes and flies can’t stand.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
As the title implies, things don’t go well.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Shapiro pushed back against the idea that moving faster to get businesses up and running in the state implies additional risk to the public.
—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Churn usually implies that customers leave and are replaced by new ones.
—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Finding these two by coincidence also implies that other as-yet-unseen brown dwarfs litter our galaxy.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
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Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.
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An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver.
Verb
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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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.
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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