as in insinuating
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as in indicating
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 implying
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Morgan Stanley assumed research coverage of American Tower with an overweight rating earlier this week, with analyst Benjamin Swinburne setting a price target of $250, implying upside of 14% over the coming 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the film concludes on a hopeful note, implying that there is a way for humans to live in greater balance with the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The firm has a buy rating on the stock and a $200 target price, implying a nearly 76% upside from Wednesday’s close.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
The investment from Tencent values the new subsidiary at 4 billion euros, Ubisoft said, implying a 4x multiple based on its average sales from full-year 2023 to 2025.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Other aspects were more disconcerting, implying that the Administration would have a role in overseeing firm affairs.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
The timing is awkward for Google, coming just days after Microsoft’s latest warning implying users would be safer switching from Chrome to Edge.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Analyst Joseph Spak lowered his price target to $51 from $64, implying 11% upside.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Morgan Stanley assumed research coverage of American Tower with an overweight rating earlier this week, with analyst Benjamin Swinburne setting a price target of $250, implying upside of 14% over the coming 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the film concludes on a hopeful note, implying that there is a way for humans to live in greater balance with the natural world.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The firm has a buy rating on the stock and a $200 target price, implying a nearly 76% upside from Wednesday’s close.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
The investment from Tencent values the new subsidiary at 4 billion euros, Ubisoft said, implying a 4x multiple based on its average sales from full-year 2023 to 2025.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Other aspects were more disconcerting, implying that the Administration would have a role in overseeing firm affairs.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
The timing is awkward for Google, coming just days after Microsoft’s latest warning implying users would be safer switching from Chrome to Edge.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implying
Adjective
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In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec. 2022
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The complaint says that since at least early 2021, McKillips had been posting messages insinuating or explicitly threatening to harm the government or federal agents.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
2 Nov. 2022
Verb
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Again, hinting that the physical movement is the important aspect of rhythmic priming.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Per Booth, Seattle Kraken majority owner Samantha Holloway released a statement following news of the sale, hinting that her ownership group was interested in getting into the bidding to bring the Seattle SuperSonics back to town.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Late last month, the Sudanese military regained control over Khartoum, the capital, a major symbolic victory in the war.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Implying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implying. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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