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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2
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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3
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
The Business Impact of AI in Music The implications of AI music technology extend beyond individual artists.
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
But seeing Rollins stand tall could have implications for what happens on Sunday.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
Will the new Clueless sequel series tackle the climate implications of conspicuous consumption?
Could Cher perhaps have…lost all her money in the prior or looming recession?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
What To Know The case has sparked controversy not only for its legal implications but because the hospital involved is a Catholic institution.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
But seeing Rollins stand tall could have implications for what happens on Sunday.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
Will the new Clueless sequel series tackle the climate implications of conspicuous consumption?
Could Cher perhaps have…lost all her money in the prior or looming recession?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
What To Know The case has sparked controversy not only for its legal implications but because the hospital involved is a Catholic institution.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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With the massive investments in AI-specific compute capabilities and capacity, along with advancements in inference and reasoning, delivering impactful outcomes to some of our most confounding challenges now seems within reach.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades, it had been assumed that Jupiter's atmosphere was well-mixed—a belief that then guided inferences about the gas giant's interior makeup.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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When contacted about the allegations and their connections to White Parties, lawyers for Combs did not offer a response.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Only in recent years did the allegations gather the heft and momentum that culminated in multiple convictions.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One suggestion could be to adjust Section 181 of the US tax code which allows accelerated deductions for film and TV production.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Swann’s choices have ramifications for her relationship with her friends in both the past and the present, meaning that scenes can play out vastly differently.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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In other parts of the country, the ramifications were immediately apparent.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Users suspected that their creative output might be used to train Adobe’s generative AI models, an accusation the company denied.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, the White House dismissed accusations that posts by Trump on Truth Social ahead of the pause announcement were attempts at market manipulation.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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As for timing, there is no clear indication of when Apple will unveil its AR glasses.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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To quote another Kellogg’s shill, the early indications suggest that this should still be a Grrreat! fall for sports TV, although some vendors may be reduced to eating cereal for dinner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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