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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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Recent Examples of inferred
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
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
Verb
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
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
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 brand’s very name, derived from a Sanskrit word, encapsulates Ghiya’s internationalism.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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This name is derived from the notion – which has not yet been proved – that cows which graze on plants in this genus give copious quantities of milk.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But when one partner earns or has more, unspoken assumptions can creep in.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old wounds, financial matters or unspoken resentments in your one-on-one relationships may need to be revisited, or at the very least reflected upon with a fresh perspective.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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One such angel, however, decided to rebel against this way of life.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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