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
The lawsuit, which was followed by other news outlets suing OpenAI, could have far-reaching implications on the news publishing industry.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift could have significant implications for both Israel and the United States, who have long regarded Hamas as a major obstacle to peace efforts.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) attempts to settle into her new life 500 miles from home with the Border Patrol but stumbles across a conspiracy involving human and drug smuggling with far-reaching implications.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift could have significant implications for both Israel and the United States, who have long regarded Hamas as a major obstacle to peace efforts.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Actually abolishing the department will require action from Congress, but the effort could have major implications for everything from universities’ federal funding to college students applying for loans to pay for their education.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
Noun
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Cost savings — Edge AI reduces costs for cloud inference and network bandwidth.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The remaining 60 percent is inference, where power consumption figures are less spectacular but add up over time.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff's office declined to comment on the case or McGhee's allegations that it was not investigated appropriately.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cary Moon, a fromer Fort Worth city council member and one of the plaintiffs representing the Heritage Homeowners Association in the lawsuit, told the Star-Telegram his group wasn’t backing down from its allegations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That piece offers good suggestions from experts in the hockey world.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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In classroom 1522, M.H. Moore Elementary Assistant Principal John Moore shared additional suggestions for parents and explained what reading milestones look like for elementary age groups.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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To make such sweeping changes to your franchise so close to the playoffs will no doubt have negative ramifications on Denver’s playoff run.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Economists have warned an escalating trade war between the two countries would have significant global ramifications, including rising costs to consumers.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Users suspected that their creative output might be used to train Adobe’s generative AI models, an accusation the company denied.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the case of Sienna Evans, who came onto the show as Shep’s love interest, was met with accusations of using him for money, fame, and celebrity by his cast members.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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The information released by the state to the public gives no indication what might happen if an inmate survives the initial shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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For various examples and further detailed indications about expert personas prompting, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pending a final regulatory review, the rules are expected to go into effect for the upcoming season.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The postal service’s current prices went into effect on January 19, the agency said on its website.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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