1
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
The veto does not permanently ban the project, but allows for more time to discuss the implications for stakeholders and the community.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For its capstone presentation, the 2026 graduating class of the school’s Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management program dove into the science, business and consumers of longevity — and their collective implications for beauty’s future.
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Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
There are two implications of this action.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That has practical implications for professionals in every function.
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Swapnil Deshpande,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The document, first reported earlier this month by the tech news outlet 404 media, is a Privacy Threshold Analysis, which is essentially a federal report assessing whether the privacy implications of a tool warrant further government study.
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Meg Anderson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
This year’s energy crisis will leave a mark with long-term implications not just for oil markets but across the whole energy sector.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981) The first Indiana Jones movie – with lots of Nazi-punching and world-shaking religious implications – is the perfect action adventure.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Ukraine, for its part, remains apprehensive about the implications of a truce.
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Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
For its capstone presentation, the 2026 graduating class of the school’s Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management program dove into the science, business and consumers of longevity — and their collective implications for beauty’s future.
—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
There are two implications of this action.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That has practical implications for professionals in every function.
—
Swapnil Deshpande,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The document, first reported earlier this month by the tech news outlet 404 media, is a Privacy Threshold Analysis, which is essentially a federal report assessing whether the privacy implications of a tool warrant further government study.
—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
19 June 2026
This year’s energy crisis will leave a mark with long-term implications not just for oil markets but across the whole energy sector.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Raiders of the Lost Ark' (1981) The first Indiana Jones movie – with lots of Nazi-punching and world-shaking religious implications – is the perfect action adventure.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Ukraine, for its part, remains apprehensive about the implications of a truce.
—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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The ramifications of this trade will be far-reaching and multi-layered.
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Once it was passed in October, cities, homeowners, developers and even politicians scrambled to figure out the ramifications.
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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Traders had to guess whether the Fed had modified the FFR based on inferences drawn from prices in the bond market.
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This requires dealing with contradictory sources, making inferences, performing many web searches, and more, but neither model had any trouble with any of it.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.
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The Miramar Police Department acknowledged the accusations and started a thorough administrative review in accordance with policy and Holloway’s contract, an agency spokesperson said.
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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