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 Liverpool book, King’s biography implies, was part of a painful, covert search for a different way to write.
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Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This implies that the stock is not immune to market fluctuations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
This implies a fundamental shift toward security measures that take into account how attackers could manipulate physical machinery.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
If the team is right, then this implies that Jupiter consists of softer, thus lighter, gas, while Saturn seems to be composed of heavier gaseous material.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
California Burger Company As the name implies, this is the go-to spot for standout burgers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Nurture these things, the report implies, and better results should follow.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This implies that the stock is not immune to market fluctuations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
This implies a fundamental shift toward security measures that take into account how attackers could manipulate physical machinery.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
If the team is right, then this implies that Jupiter consists of softer, thus lighter, gas, while Saturn seems to be composed of heavier gaseous material.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
California Burger Company As the name implies, this is the go-to spot for standout burgers.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Nurture these things, the report implies, and better results should follow.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
Verb
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Reframing boundaries as capacity management rather than a blank refusal indicates a strong self-awareness and company-forward mindset.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.—
Dominik Dausch,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
29 Jan. 2026
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The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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This lineage suggests potential for deployment on edge devices without requiring constant cloud connectivity.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bittersweet Baking Chocolate As the name hints, this chocolate has some sugar added to it.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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This discovery challenges how scientists think about the origins of sleep and hints that the basic machinery of sleeping brains is far older and more universal than anyone suspected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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