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as in derived
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 implied
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 inferred
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
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François Candelon,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
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ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
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Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
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Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
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ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This requires curators to encode co-pay logic as rules tied to plan documents, not just inferred from historical claim outcomes.
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Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
—
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
—
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
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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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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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No more booze, cigarettes, or caffeine, runs my unspoken prescription.
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
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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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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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After more than an hour sheltering from the rain in the Ronald Reagan Building, Nadine Szewczyk, 67, decided to head back to her hotel.
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The suit last week is another sign that the utilities have decided to push back against criticism.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is currently running for Senate, hinted that a convention would take place in the Lone Star State in a tele-town hall earlier this month.
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On Tuesday, Isaacman also hinted that a test version of a NASA Mars rover might be repurposed to send to the lunar surface.
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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