as in insinuations
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money
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Recent Examples of imputations
There’s a greater likelihood that inflation data will have a higher level of imputations, noted RBC’s Reid.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imputations
Noun
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Viral insinuations flare; corrections rarely travel as far.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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And because Epstein cultivated as many high-profile contacts as possible, that leaves a whole lot of people potentially exposed to unfounded insinuations.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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The clash unfolds with comedic innuendos as both models inadvertently start to flirt with the same man, Charlie, the owner of the location where the photoshoot for the brand takes place.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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But in many ways, the plot comes second to the silly jokes, innuendos, and songs.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Imputations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputations. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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