as in deductions
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
that seems like a reasonable inference, but in this case it happens to be incorrect
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Recent Examples of inferences
Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
So the astronauts' narration will go a long way for NASA's science team to make inferences about these lunar features.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, the inferences seem plenty reasonable.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Under California law, fraud must be pled with particularity, meaning there must be specifics and details in the complaint; generalizations, inferences and supposition don’t cut it.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
So the astronauts' narration will go a long way for NASA's science team to make inferences about these lunar features.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, the inferences seem plenty reasonable.
—Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Under California law, fraud must be pled with particularity, meaning there must be specifics and details in the complaint; generalizations, inferences and supposition don’t cut it.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferences
Noun
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Trim or eliminate tariffs, protect our veterans and disabled people’s finances and security, increase Social Security to reflect higher prices, more tax deductions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Employee paycheck information is available in detail by category, such as deductions, hours, earnings, and taxes, or in summary.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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College is the time to develop one’s voice, and that requires both the courage to take a position and the maturity to reckon with the consequences.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rather than demonstrating American power, the conflict has pulled the US into a deeply unpopular and seemingly intractable confrontation with spiraling global economic consequences.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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California’s High-Speed Rail Authority says about $4 billion in federal funding was removed from its budget assumptions in late 2025, leaving federal funding at less than 10% of total program costs.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Ricketts has minor quibbles with some of the assumptions behind these projections.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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“Inferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferences. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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