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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
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
While scientists have long inferred this instability, directly observing it has been a challenge.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, for instance, researchers have inferred which years featured particularly generous potlatches based on how many trees were harvested at that time.
—Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
It can also be inferred that Nolan will at least get his fair share of Imax screens — for about two weeks.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Scientists inferred signs of deformation from earthquakes strong enough to reach the planet’s heart.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Perhaps impatient with Edwards’s timeline, the New York preacher William Miller, whose success at prophecy can be inferred from what is known in the Millerite movement as the Great Disappointment, predicted that the Second Coming would occur on October 22, 1844.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Political views, inferred from attendance at rallies or protests.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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
While scientists have long inferred this instability, directly observing it has been a challenge.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2025
In the Pacific Northwest, for instance, researchers have inferred which years featured particularly generous potlatches based on how many trees were harvested at that time.
—Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
It can also be inferred that Nolan will at least get his fair share of Imax screens — for about two weeks.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Scientists inferred signs of deformation from earthquakes strong enough to reach the planet’s heart.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Perhaps impatient with Edwards’s timeline, the New York preacher William Miller, whose success at prophecy can be inferred from what is known in the Millerite movement as the Great Disappointment, predicted that the Second Coming would occur on October 22, 1844.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Political views, inferred from attendance at rallies or protests.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
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But what about the many Jews who might have derived a different lesson from the horrors of genocide, and who find their ancestors’ suffering used to justify the infliction of suffering on others to be an intolerable insult?—
Benjamin Moser,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Goal median concentration derived from Total Maximum Daily Load reports, not regulatory limit.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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The headline also implied broader public support for negotiations that could ease international pressure and economic hardship.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As has been the case with 21st century globalization, an unprecedented boom in global trade and investment during the Gold Standard era implied all the major countries were indebted to each other in an interlinked global web of debts, counter debts and obligations.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
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1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2025
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But DeSantis had hinted previously that his wife, Casey DeSantis, would be a worthy candidate to continue his administration’s legacy.—
Stephany Matat,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These small, unspoken acts allow the body to remember safety and the heart to remember closeness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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An unspoken serenity is all that can be found in this Swiss-French paradise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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While no concrete information on what the MR headset will offer has been outed, it has been suggested the Vivo model will surpass the Apple Vision Pro in some respects.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some Russian media organizations also suggested Ukrainian drones collided with the plane during their attack on targets in Chechnya.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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