1
as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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as in outcome
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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as in allegation
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.
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Recent Examples of implication
While the warrant itself may have been lawful, the implications stretch far beyond one investigation.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Investment implications For the most part, the stock market has shrugged off this year's alarming headlines, as geopolitical shocks historically have little lasting impact on equities.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
That shortfall carries implications for runoff and water supply later in the year, as well as our outlook in Colorado for wildfires.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
There are implications on the platform for doing those kinds of things that hurt hosts, (like) overall search.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Investment implications For the most part, the stock market has shrugged off this year's alarming headlines, as geopolitical shocks historically have little lasting impact on equities.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
That shortfall carries implications for runoff and water supply later in the year, as well as our outlook in Colorado for wildfires.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
There are implications on the platform for doing those kinds of things that hurt hosts, (like) overall search.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Eventually, Menard said, Crusoe envisions having lots of smaller data centers, focused on inference, that will be spread around the country, putting them closer to end users and improving latency.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Quantitative disciplines such as biostatistics, epidemiology, and data science, together with the practical disciplines of clinical trials and outcomes research, enable much more reliable inference about cause and effect.—
Robert M. Califf,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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But even more people avoid the worst outcomes of colon cancer by getting screened early and as often as is recommended.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outcome of Kaley’s lawsuit could help guide how around 1,500 similar lawsuits against social media companies are resolved.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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After George Floyd’s killing, Alabama created a database to track allegations against police.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The woman, Destiny, said social workers repeatedly visited her childhood home following reports of abuse but concluded the allegations were unsubstantiated and left her in her mother’s care.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there’s no suggestion that this move would help African producers to overcome the bottlenecks, such as poor energy infrastructure and high financing costs, that hold back attempts to add more value locally.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The suggestion set the internet ablaze with speculation shortly after Bad Bunny made the gesture around the halftime show's midpoint.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those were just some of the potential ramifications of a looming funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security, according to officials who testified before a House panel on Wednesday.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, a series of Miami Herald stories about the plea deal prompted New York federal prosecutors to take a fresh look at the accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The incident came hours after Guanipa, a close ally of Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, was released from jail after being held more than eight months on accusations of leading a terrorist plot.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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There was no indication that the protest and resulting road closure interfered with athletes’ transfers to their events, all on the outskirts of Milan.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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For example, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believed that men’s buying habits regarding underwear were a good indication of whether consumers were making fewer discretionary purchases.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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With the effects of the federal cuts expected to be felt across the state, other California counties have already started to look to consumers to replenish government coffers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The high amount of vitamin C in noni juice also plays a vital role in its effect in boosting the immune system.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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