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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment
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Recent Examples of infer
The only way scientists can even infer the presence of dark matter is via its interaction with gravity, and the impact that this interaction has on objects made of traditional matter like stars.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
This allows engineers to collect information directly from within the battery rather than inferring its condition through external measurements alone.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
So hopefully the audience infers certain things, and every now and again, Austin, as Jay, will chime in with a little bit of dialogue.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
When language isn’t an option, most researchers will use other information to infer consciousness.
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Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
28 May 2026
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
This allows engineers to collect information directly from within the battery rather than inferring its condition through external measurements alone.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
So hopefully the audience infers certain things, and every now and again, Austin, as Jay, will chime in with a little bit of dialogue.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
When language isn’t an option, most researchers will use other information to infer consciousness.
—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
28 May 2026
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
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Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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But by that September, Kelce was hinting his efforts had achieved some success.
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Cloud infrastructure has proven to be highly lucrative for hyperscaler peers Amazon, Microsoft and Google, and Zuckerberg has hinted of late that Meta could be headed in that direction.
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“Infer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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