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inferred

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verb

past tense of infer

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Recent Examples of inferred
Verb
Now the flex of having attended one of the listening parties in 25 cities across the globe can only be inferred from checking the date someone logged. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026 It was invented at a whiteboard, assumed from a handful of conversations, or inferred from the founder's own experience and never checked against the people supposed to feel it. Paul Evans, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Once online, the models inferred that Hugging Face could contain models, datasets, and solutions connected to ExploitGym. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The idea that GLP-1s may reduce cancer risk for much of the world is being inferred from data generated almost entirely in a few rich ones. Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 13 July 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • According to Naval News, the HDS-MGP (Hyundai Design Submarine – Marina de Guerra del Perú) is a 65-meter, 1,500-tonne conventional submarine derived from HD Hyundai’s HDS-1500 export design.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • Traditional purchases are combined with equivalent units derived from individual track sales and streaming activity to determine where each title lands.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • His team also collapses down the stretch and even though its not implied, the link is obvious that Mayfield’s health is a contributing factor.
    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • But the inference is that the rankings implied where the quarterbacks stood entering 2026.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Sometimes unspoken verities can be vital revelations that take you to a place of truth.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • If a starter got torched for five runs or a hitter struck in a big spot, Gausman said, there was an unspoken faith that another player would compensate for the struggle.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Thomas Jefferson, that most infuriatingly complex of our nation’s founders, understood this.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • Manufacturers often continue specifying virgin materials because their performance is well understood, while comparable data for recycled alternatives remain limited.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Homeland Security has indicated that getting the wall built is a priority.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • First, the city’s second-longest serving mayor decided to retire less than halfway through her term.
    DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026

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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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