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
The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.
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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
In the same disclaimer, TechInsights notes that its inferences and conclusions are not final regulatory decisions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Social media platforms can verify age by either requesting copies of identification documents, using a third party to apply age estimation technology to an account holder’s face, or making inferences from data already available, such as how long an account has been active.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 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
Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.
—Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
This approach relies on information that is not available from the text alone, rather than on inferences drawn from the text itself.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
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
In the same disclaimer, TechInsights notes that its inferences and conclusions are not final regulatory decisions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Social media platforms can verify age by either requesting copies of identification documents, using a third party to apply age estimation technology to an account holder’s face, or making inferences from data already available, such as how long an account has been active.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 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
Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.
—Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
This approach relies on information that is not available from the text alone, rather than on inferences drawn from the text itself.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferences
Noun
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The form includes the deductions for tip income, overtime earnings, seniors and auto loan interest.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fifteen minutes later, the board reconvenes and compares conclusions before continuing the discussion.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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City officials said the pension board is an independent body, and its determinations are not affected by city disciplinary actions so the disability pension is not affected by his firing.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to look at whether such court reviews of the process, to get around the fact that the law specifically strips courts of their role in reviewing TPS determinations, are lawful.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Means called the hepatitis B vaccine important and lifesaving but said parents should make their own decisions with their doctors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Reporters also reviewed more than a dozen appeals court decisions related to how much of a presentment should be redacted before it is released to the public.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the scene’s real poignancy will come from their sudden realization of how completely wrong their assumptions have been about the public’s attitude towards their products.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Graff’s return on investment analysis makes conservative assumptions.—
Tommy Schultz,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Inferences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferences. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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