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to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone
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as in implied
to convey an idea indirectly
the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment
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Recent Examples of inferred
François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That means capability isn’t inferred only from a course completed, a credential earned, or a manager’s once-a-year assessment.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That means capability isn’t inferred only from a course completed, a credential earned, or a manager’s once-a-year assessment.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
Adjective
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Industry experts caution that aggregates derived from coal waste currently represent only a tiny sliver of China’s annual consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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These benefits are derived from a number of oils harvested from Amazonian trees, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Authorities later reported that evidence indicated a 52-year-old man had shot his wife and two children before shooting himself.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have repeatedly indicated that Aiyuk is not expected to resume his career with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Even unspoken appreciation activates the brain’s social-bonding circuits linked to empathy and positive regard.—
Jennifer Moss,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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But Huffman said that’s something that people tend to police themselves, abiding by an unspoken notion about when the right time might be for holiday decorations to come down for the season.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Lee understood the dramaturgy of space.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The relationship that followed would become one of mutual respect and understanding, with Jackie finding the Queen to be someone who understood the unique pressures of public life and all that came with it.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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However, showrunner Michelle Nader previously hinted to Us Weekly that, like any relationship, Matt and Eve's romance would have its ups and downs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Google has hinted that more options could come later, like short custom messages or emoji-style indicators.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The veteran decided to try out the school after watching it be built near his home, according to the institution.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Lisheng Wang, a China economist at investment bank Goldman Sachs, said the readout suggested Beijing is in no rush to roll out broad stimulus measures.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Later that night, Fran suggested that her brother had made dinner awkward, but the woman felt the situation itself was the true source of embarrassment.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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