1
as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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2
as in outcome
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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3
as in allegation
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
Employees were shocked by the implication of the company's CEO in the crime.
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Recent Examples of implication
Eastwood leaves what happens next entirely to implication, trusting the audience to read between the lines of the characters’ silent reunion in the doorway.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
What about implications for La Liga’s financial controls?
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Update: Thursday January 2, with details on potential Google Gemini Advanced offers, and details on the Galaxy S25 chipset and performance implications.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
One medical specialty has long understood the implications of this variation: oncology.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
What about implications for La Liga’s financial controls?
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Update: Thursday January 2, with details on potential Google Gemini Advanced offers, and details on the Galaxy S25 chipset and performance implications.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
One medical specialty has long understood the implications of this variation: oncology.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for implication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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The company focused on memory’s role in AI training and inference.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The next chip, projected to hit the market in 2027, will be an energy-saving processor specialized for AI inference.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2025
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The best possible outcome is a public unmasking of his motives.—
Paul Hockenos,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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The outcome reflected shifts in the power balance in Lebanon and the wider Middle East, with Shi’ite Muslim Hezbollah badly pummeled from last year’s war, and its Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad toppled in December.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, under then-president Trump, the U.S. accused Switzerland of deliberately devaluing its currency against the dollar — an allegation the country’s officials rejected.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of their relationship, the couple have fielded cheating allegations which both Kyle and Mauricio have denied.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Feel free to send any tips, suggestions, story ideas and data to Ashley at [email protected].—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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You’re not obligated to follow every suggestion or meet every deadline imposed on you.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ramifications on the access to and use of weapons by Russia and Iran by signing this treaty could affect numerous countries globally for generations to come.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Specifically, given my interest in the microbiome, what are the ramifications for this bon vivant’s gut?—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His accusations brought a torrent of violent threats against the women, upending their lives.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has tried to block the report his lawyers said would perpetuate false accusations from cases that have now been dismissed.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Obamas have always been refreshingly open about both the joys and challenges of their relationship, but if this latest post is any indication, their partnership remains as strong as ever.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
18 Jan. 2025
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The winter storm warning is set to go into effect around noon on Thursday and remain until 6 p.m. on Friday.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Both of those rules will go into effect for the 77th Emmy Awards this year.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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