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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As these models grow increasingly capable, their associated costs—particularly for high-volume inference—remain a serious consideration for companies that rely on AI at scale.—
Roman Vorel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Bayesian mathematical approach involves making inferences about probabilities based on available information.—
Beth C. Caldwell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Positive Impact • Visibility: Knowing your presence early sets you apart as someone who has done the pre-work and is invested in the meeting’s outcome.—
Bala Sathyanarayanan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Much depends on what offers are forthcoming but the most likely outcome currently is that Nunez leaves this summer and Liverpool bring someone in to provide greater competition alongside Jota.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit for defamation and extortion against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicity team.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 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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Contact Hyatt with suggestions, tips and scoops at +1-720-951-2080 (Signal) or jhyatt@forbes.com.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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There were some suggestions that Musk may not leave the Administration entirely, but rather downgrade his public involvement.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 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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The country must prepare for the migration, security and resilience ramifications.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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The show explores both the accusations made against Natalia and her subsequent abandonment by adoptive parents Kristine and Michael Barnett, who, in 2013, left her in an apartment and moved to Canada with their biological children.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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His tactics clearly rattled the prosecutor, who appeared to lose his temper several times during the trial and repeatedly accused Tacopina of being unethical, accusations Tacopina gamely returned.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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As of now, the proposal to ban the play, originally provided by the Green Bay Packers, has been tabled, with no clear indication of the final outcome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs set to go into effect on Thursday, April 3, 2025, will alter trade arrangements that were established shortly after the end of WWII in 1947.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following a postponement, these tariffs are expected to come into effect around the middle of April.—
Lim Hui Jie,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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