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as in suggestions
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 ramifications
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 allegations
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 implications
As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.
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Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Sidewalks and streetlights have safety implications to many more people than bike lanes, the proof being the millions being paid out to people injured by broken sidewalks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Fonfara said the issue is a grave one with implications that will likely see AI replacing workers in the next decade.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Sidewalks and streetlights have safety implications to many more people than bike lanes, the proof being the millions being paid out to people injured by broken sidewalks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.
—Manuela Moscoso, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Fonfara said the issue is a grave one with implications that will likely see AI replacing workers in the next decade.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Helium has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as industry watchers cast their minds to the implications of a prolonged Iran war.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
This withdrawal sequencing has direct implications for anyone managing provisional income thresholds.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The price surge also has had political ramifications for oil production in California, with Trump invoking a Cold War-era law to force the controversial resumption of offshore drilling in the Golden State, citing the need to bolster domestic oil production for national security purposes.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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These ramifications are substantial, experts say, especially given the question marks about the sustainability of AI spending.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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What were the allegations vs BofA in the Epstein case?—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since the ballot seizure, local election officials in Riverside County have debunked the allegations of irregularities by saying that the citizens' group's numbers were based on raw data that could have included unsigned ballots.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The accusations against Lopez are extensive.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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