as in to indicate
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 imply
Still, other research implies that xylitol’s diarrhea-inducing effects cause reduced food consumption that supports weight management.5
Xylitol contains fewer calories than table sugar (sucrose).
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The findings imply that the chemical seeds of life are constructed in space and are then spread to young or newly forming planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 July 2025
But nothing in her coverage document implies as much.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
And, as the name implies, the game is played with a thick paddle, not a racket.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
The findings imply that the chemical seeds of life are constructed in space and are then spread to young or newly forming planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 31 July 2025
But nothing in her coverage document implies as much.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
And, as the name implies, the game is played with a thick paddle, not a racket.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imply
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The study indicated that direct spending on diving activities generates $900 million to $3.2 billion annually and between $8.5 billion and $20.4 billion when including indirect spending on accommodations and local services.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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However, even the most fearsome beasts were never totally safe, new research suggests.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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One thing that has been hinted from the beginning of the season was the friendship fallout between Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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Last year, ahead of Season 23, the country star hinted that ABC's parent company, Disney, doesn't share information about American Idol's judges quickly.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Imply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imply. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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