as in indicating
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 implying
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Guidance appears prominently; copy avoids implying strategies or guarantees.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Marcin Klapczynski/Getty Images The researchers note that no pleiotropy—the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects—was identified, strengthening the integrity of the findings and implying causation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Texas is +275 to win the SEC, implying the Longhorns win the league just over a quarter of the time.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This dovetails with mounting evidence from investment banks and surveys of layoff announcements, as Goldman Sachs has calculated a shrinking premium from a college degree, implying that entry-level workers are struggling to differentiate themselves in this hiring climate.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Across 20 data points in the last five years, there were 12 positive and 8 negative 1D returns—implying positive outcomes about 60% of the time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the government denied the existence of any evidence linking their woes to radiation exposure, implying that lifestyle choices were to blame.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
And probably should go home this episode instead of the person the Project Runway editors are heavily implying to be the next contestant out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Guidance appears prominently; copy avoids implying strategies or guarantees.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Marcin Klapczynski/Getty Images The researchers note that no pleiotropy—the production by a single gene of two or more apparently unrelated effects—was identified, strengthening the integrity of the findings and implying causation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Analyst Bonnie Herzog also set a 12-month price target of $72 per share, implying upside of 28%.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Cyrus was quick to defend herself, implying her words had been manipulated by the Times.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Texas is +275 to win the SEC, implying the Longhorns win the league just over a quarter of the time.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
This dovetails with mounting evidence from investment banks and surveys of layoff announcements, as Goldman Sachs has calculated a shrinking premium from a college degree, implying that entry-level workers are struggling to differentiate themselves in this hiring climate.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Across 20 data points in the last five years, there were 12 positive and 8 negative 1D returns—implying positive outcomes about 60% of the time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the government denied the existence of any evidence linking their woes to radiation exposure, implying that lifestyle choices were to blame.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implying
Verb
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec. 2022
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The complaint says that since at least early 2021, McKillips had been posting messages insinuating or explicitly threatening to harm the government or federal agents.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
2 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Initially, none of your close friends buy your products or support the idea, but as soon as the business takes off, some of them start asking for discounts or even hinting about potential job opportunities with you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For weeks, the New York Ripper case has lurked on the periphery of the series — a boogeyman that the show kept hinting was someone in Dexter’s life.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Then, as with West Germany’s previous World Cup triumph, there was a symbolic defeat.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The actress had previously teamed up with the company for a suggestive body wash commercial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Like fall’s auburn leaves and bounty of crisp apples, checks, in all its iterations, kindle a cozy familiarity suggestive of the season.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Implying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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