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as in derived
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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as in presumed
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Recent Examples of inferred
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The study didn’t dive into why new apartments were safer but it could be inferred that modern apartments come with modern safety measures, Horowitz said.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
William Schabas, one of the world’s most influential authorities on international criminal law, stresses that genocidal intent can be inferred from actions and policies, not only from formal statements.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Our hero, however, is loyal to neither group, a fact that might be inferred from his name, Hicks McTaggart.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
This time last year, the preliminary estimate inferred that there were likely 818,000 fewer jobs added in the 12-month period through March 2024.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Older systems weren’t designed to handle the rich, unstructured or inferred data that agentic systems produce, like dynamic skills profiles or career trajectories.
—Abakar Saidov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In many cases, the removed redactions reveal proper nouns that a reader could have easily inferred before or that seem totally inconsequential.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
And much can be inferred from the data, including marital status, dependents, and familial relationships.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Thursday’s news might only be the tip of the iceberg, Porter inferred.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The study didn’t dive into why new apartments were safer but it could be inferred that modern apartments come with modern safety measures, Horowitz said.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
William Schabas, one of the world’s most influential authorities on international criminal law, stresses that genocidal intent can be inferred from actions and policies, not only from formal statements.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Our hero, however, is loyal to neither group, a fact that might be inferred from his name, Hicks McTaggart.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
This time last year, the preliminary estimate inferred that there were likely 818,000 fewer jobs added in the 12-month period through March 2024.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Older systems weren’t designed to handle the rich, unstructured or inferred data that agentic systems produce, like dynamic skills profiles or career trajectories.
—Abakar Saidov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In many cases, the removed redactions reveal proper nouns that a reader could have easily inferred before or that seem totally inconsequential.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
And much can be inferred from the data, including marital status, dependents, and familial relationships.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
Verb
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Much of Hierapolis’ status was derived from the geothermal forces lurking beneath its surface.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both are derived from your own blood cells, and they can be used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic concerns, boosting elasticity and collagen, and promoting anti-ageing effects.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time, the caption in one of her posts implied she's been dating the person since 2019.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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In moments of crisis, children (and adults) need to feel seen, heard and understood.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The results indicated Gracie was a match with a fourth dog, a sibling of Gracie, Rosie and Stella.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As residents and business owners have grown concerned about an uptick in crime this summer, particularly in the urban core of Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, Pureval has indicated that approach might not be set in stone.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Zettel then decided renting a hotel room for the night would be too expensive and let her daughter sleep in her car instead.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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After struggling to get pregnant again, the couple decided to expand their family through surrogacy.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels hinted this week the second-round pick would be more involved, after playing just nine offensive snaps last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kelce previously hinted that a band rather than a DJ will keep his and Swift's friends and family members dancing at their wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shared resources, intimate interactions, and unspoken bonds intensify.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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