as in indicates
to convey an idea indirectly
they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so
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Recent Examples of implies
That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
In the span of reading just one sentence, over a timescale of just over three seconds, that implies that about a thousandth of a galaxy becomes newly visible.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The quote implies that only someone who understands the pinnacle of both the jewelry and art of the Graff, and the horological engineering of the Patek, can appreciate the value of an Aston Martin.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
And what that implies is that people like TSA agents or folks that work in the federal government for the Department of Agriculture or- don't get paid when one party throws a tantrum, right?
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
That implies hundreds of milliliters of fluid and tens of square centimeters of membrane.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
After seven games heading into this week, the Broncos were 6-1 and as their record implies, a much better team.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Nordic skiing, as its name implies, is the furthest thing from an American sport.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
In the span of reading just one sentence, over a timescale of just over three seconds, that implies that about a thousandth of a galaxy becomes newly visible.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The quote implies that only someone who understands the pinnacle of both the jewelry and art of the Graff, and the horological engineering of the Patek, can appreciate the value of an Aston Martin.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
And what that implies is that people like TSA agents or folks that work in the federal government for the Department of Agriculture or- don't get paid when one party throws a tantrum, right?
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
That implies hundreds of milliliters of fluid and tens of square centimeters of membrane.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
After seven games heading into this week, the Broncos were 6-1 and as their record implies, a much better team.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Nordic skiing, as its name implies, is the furthest thing from an American sport.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implies
Verb
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who are verified through the program and have proof of temporary lawful status will receive a Restriction 9 on their credentials and driver records, which indicates a temporary lawful status.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Implies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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