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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
Another reason is that sectors of the US economy continue to rest on an implicit bargain between the government, employers, and migrants.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There was an implicit cruelty behind the exercise.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
For instance, today’s leading large language models (LLMs), such as those powering ChatGPT, have an implicit sense of the world from their training data.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
But nothing in Ellis’ reporting or what’s known about the county investigation validates Uber’s implicit argument that its behavior is generally characteristic of the plaintiffs’ bar.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There was an implicit cruelty behind the exercise.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
For instance, today’s leading large language models (LLMs), such as those powering ChatGPT, have an implicit sense of the world from their training data.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2026
But nothing in Ellis’ reporting or what’s known about the county investigation validates Uber’s implicit argument that its behavior is generally characteristic of the plaintiffs’ bar.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
Adjective
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An unspoken bond with a fellow inmate offers solace in the oppressive environment, but their growing connection becomes a dangerous vulnerability.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
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At the White Horse, that faith is amplified by sweat, live fiddle and the unspoken understanding that someone is expected to lead.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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That extra power makes the Corolla Cross Hybrid a noticeably more enjoyable and confident drive.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the document also expresses uncertainty about whether the potential defects constitute a crime, noting that elections in Fulton County have already been the subject of multiple reviews.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The vast majority of baby foods, drinks and snacks sold in the United States for children ages 6 months to 36 months are ultraprocessed and may contain additives increasingly linked to potential health harms, a new study found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Navalny returned to Moscow in 2021, facing certain arrest.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our status as creatures of God confers on us certain rights that can’t be handed over as part of the social contract, rights that are at once natural and inalienable.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Tuesday night development in the case comes hours after the release of doorbell camera footage of a possible suspect in the disappearance.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The human analogue is called tacit knowledge.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Expertise is unevenly distributed and often tacit rather than codified.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both of our experts say this is a for-sure area to clean at least once a month.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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And participating in sports that emphasize body functionality over physical appearance can have a positive effect on athletes’ overall well-being.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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