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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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nor can any trend confidently be inferred from the fact that Sunday was the warmest day in the past six, going back to the last two days of December.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
While its presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on galaxies, its exact composition remains unverified.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
That was the smoking gun that indicates Titan’s interior is different from what was inferred from previous analyses.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the peril of the subordinate.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The rest are probable or inferred, supported by multiple historical or environmental indicators, the study noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Under cross-examination on Thursday, Parker’s attorney inferred that Zwerner herself could or should have taken more decisive action against the gun-wielding youngster.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Thursday’s news might only be the tip of the iceberg, Porter inferred.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
In fact, effectively invisible, dark matter can only be inferred due to its interaction with gravity and the effect this has on light and conventional matter.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nor can any trend confidently be inferred from the fact that Sunday was the warmest day in the past six, going back to the last two days of December.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
While its presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on galaxies, its exact composition remains unverified.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
That was the smoking gun that indicates Titan’s interior is different from what was inferred from previous analyses.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the peril of the subordinate.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The rest are probable or inferred, supported by multiple historical or environmental indicators, the study noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Under cross-examination on Thursday, Parker’s attorney inferred that Zwerner herself could or should have taken more decisive action against the gun-wielding youngster.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Thursday’s news might only be the tip of the iceberg, Porter inferred.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
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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The body was composed of material derived from soybeans, wheat and corn, which allegedly made it 30% lighter than the traditional metal cars at the time.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the core of this approach is a carbon shell derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The danger is that a story might not be understood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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As a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ, King understood that the spirit of the Lord was upon him, and he was anointed to deal with the problems of the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is doubly useful because the therapist can inspect what the AI actually said and compare that to what the client believes the AI indicated.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Williams sliced through Davis and Simmons before Byrd cleanly swatted his shot in the lane, and replays indicated incidental contact from any of them.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many TikTok users saw their own experiences reflected in the quiet moment, recognizing grief in its most unspoken form.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ian Terry told me there was an immediate unspoken connection between you and him, especially after seeing who was safe after the first mission and who was not.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SwitchBot has hinted that many key features will require a subscription, which puts it in line with competing AI wearables.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers hinted on Wednesday that Newton would be the one to hit the Keep Pounding drum pregame, something fans have clamored for all week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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