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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
There is an important nuance to consider: emerging managers often oversee smaller funds, which tend to perform better given the valuation implication for fund returner winners.
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Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Analysts and officials are deeply wary of the long-term implications of a ceasefire and a frozen conflict.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: Who might run the federal government, a cushy bonus for a former University of Arizona president and the moral implications of mass deportation.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Germany's deepening political crisis has added uncertainty for companies grappling with growing trade tensions with China and implications of the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump.
—Nick Carey, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Analysts and officials are deeply wary of the long-term implications of a ceasefire and a frozen conflict.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In today’s opinions newsletter: Who might run the federal government, a cushy bonus for a former University of Arizona president and the moral implications of mass deportation.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Germany's deepening political crisis has added uncertainty for companies grappling with growing trade tensions with China and implications of the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump.
—Nick Carey, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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Only one reasonable inference can be drawn from the evidence: genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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As conversations tend to be multi-threaded, these systems might not protect against information leakage through inference or maintain conversation coherence.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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If so, their ruling could rein in the reach of environmental impact statements, an outcome that would be welcomed by developers and condemned by environmentalists.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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This confluence of interests is useful but hardly sufficient to achieve the outcomes Trump desires.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recently, the startup has run into controversy: A week after the election, the FBI stormed the 26-year-old’s residence and seized devices amid reported allegations that the platform allowed U.S. users to place bets in violation of its 2022 settlement with the U.S. government.Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans released a report in August on their impeachment probe filled with allegations, many targeted toward Hunter Biden, but no recommendation of specific impeachment articles and no evidence of President Biden himself being directly involved in alleged improper activities.Mary Bruce, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Other places are finding success with the sessions, though, and moms are quick to offer suggestions in Facebook groups for their favorite studio Santa experiences.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump himself expressed his disapproval of Wray on Sunday, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray’s initial suggestion that shrapnel, not an intact bullet, grazed his ear during the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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What the Supreme Court Justices decide will have significant ramifications for trans youth in Tennessee and beyond—and the stakes could extend to trans adults as well, says Human Right Campaign (HRC) senior director of litigation Cynthia Weaver.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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What are the financial ramifications of adding even more young talent to the roster over the next few years?Danny Leroux, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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About an equal number of men and women have come forward to accuse Combs of misconduct, with the accusations spanning over a 20-year period, the BBC reported, citing Buzbee.Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Wray, the FBI has also faced accusations from Republicans of being biased against Catholics and improperly pressuring social media companies to practice censorship, two matters the FBI has disputed.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although all indications have been that Iran has sought to avoid escalation, there remained concerns that without a lasting ceasefire, violence could increase either intentionally or by accident.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The effects of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck California last week extended more than 500 miles from the epicenter near the town of Petrolia to Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park, home of endangered Devils Hole Pupfish, the National Park Service (NPS) said.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Biden, speaking Sunday from the Roosevelt Room in the White House, praised the effect of Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, and Ukraine's staunch defense against Russia's invasion as major factors that allowed rebel forces to take back Syria and topple Assad.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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