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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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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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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
If the Sun Devils experience the same fate as SMU and Clemson — if the Big 12 champion loses by multiple touchdowns to the SEC runner-up on the playoff stage — the implications could far exceed the result of a single game.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The claims that immigrants are threatening America’s safety, and the implication that anyone can just walk in without being screened, is unserious and a distraction from real national security issues.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Orange County Register, 29 Dec. 2024
But the margin for error was far smaller to begin this season than the last given the quality of opposition in the top tier, and only reduces with every defeat, especially with the potential implications that relegation could have on the team’s finances.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
These are strong chemical products that can have negative implications if not used correctly.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The claims that immigrants are threatening America’s safety, and the implication that anyone can just walk in without being screened, is unserious and a distraction from real national security issues.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Orange County Register, 29 Dec. 2024
But the margin for error was far smaller to begin this season than the last given the quality of opposition in the top tier, and only reduces with every defeat, especially with the potential implications that relegation could have on the team’s finances.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
These are strong chemical products that can have negative implications if not used correctly.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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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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Every owner should thank the players, regardless of the outcome.James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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That is an outcome this country can no longer afford.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the report, Weiss said his team determined that Smirnov's allegations about Hunter Biden were fabricated.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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In a December court filing, Tanner’s lawyers broadly denied the allegations against him.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Feel free to send any tips, suggestions, story ideas and data to Ashley at ashley.capoot@nbcuni.com.Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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At the time, most people in Greenland (and Denmark, the European country that controls it) thought his suggestion was a joke.Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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The social and economic ramifications are profound.Francesco Iorio, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Titans, who hold the top pick, aren’t going to build around Will Levis if this season was any indication.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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There is no indication that a college degree is required. 8.Terina Allen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Other notable wildfires included the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, where evacuation orders were in effect as the blaze swelled to 1,000 acres at 0% containment in the Eaton Canyon area as of early Wednesday.Axios, Axios, 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 17 Jan. 2025.
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