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as in derives
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 implies
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 infers
Published in Energy and Environmental Science journal, the research focuses on new framework that infers six key design parameters directly from short charging segments, enabling rapid health prediction within seconds.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Also, there is no reward function—the VLM infers the reward directly from the observations given in the task description.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 July 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Also, there is no reward function—the VLM infers the reward directly from the observations given in the task description.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infers
Verb
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There are innumerable factors that shape where and how someone derives happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Zurzuvae is a synthetic form of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring neurosteroid that derives from the hormone progesterone.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Which is something Adamik understands very well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Infers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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