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 nearly 44% from Monday’s close.
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Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 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
As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
To him, that implies the show wasn't losing money for the network.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
As the name implies, the French pedicure shares the same DNA as a French manicure.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 May 2026
View gallery - 12 images The Tommy is a much more capable tiny house than its compact size implies.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 9 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
As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
To him, that implies the show wasn't losing money for the network.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
As the name implies, the French pedicure shares the same DNA as a French manicure.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 31 May 2026
View gallery - 12 images The Tommy is a much more capable tiny house than its compact size implies.
—Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
Verb
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 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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In the final film, hints abound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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