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as in suggestions
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 ramifications
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 allegations
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 implications
The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pause on that last figure—its implications are stunning.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The timing and structure of leadership transitions now need to account for security implications.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The case was watched closely because of its implications for future antitrust enforcement and corporate dealmaking.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
This suggests that the widespread adoption of AI will require organizational change management, AI skills development and a principled approach to addressing concerns about data security and ethical implications.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The potential disengagement from Perez involves not just the contractual settlement but also the implications for team sponsors.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Jan Lewis, a certified public accountant (CPA) in Ridgeland, Mississippi, says the SALT deduction limitation has impacted taxpayers differently and, if repealed, could have unexpected tax implications, such as more taxpayers being subject to the alternative minimum tax.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pause on that last figure—its implications are stunning.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The timing and structure of leadership transitions now need to account for security implications.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The case was watched closely because of its implications for future antitrust enforcement and corporate dealmaking.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
This suggests that the widespread adoption of AI will require organizational change management, AI skills development and a principled approach to addressing concerns about data security and ethical implications.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The potential disengagement from Perez involves not just the contractual settlement but also the implications for team sponsors.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Jan Lewis, a certified public accountant (CPA) in Ridgeland, Mississippi, says the SALT deduction limitation has impacted taxpayers differently and, if repealed, could have unexpected tax implications, such as more taxpayers being subject to the alternative minimum tax.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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Any suggestions for an excellent Christmas dinner centerpiece that would please my dinner guests?Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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With Image Playground, users can generate an image from a prompt or make something based on one of Apple’s suggestions.Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Republicans, Democrats, and police officers disagreed over the precise ramifications of the change in the law, but efforts to remove the provision failed.Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
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Government loans have some political ramifications, namely, encouraging home purchasing without any liability of the seller for the existing government loan.Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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France denied the allegations made in the article in an Instagram video posted on March 8.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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How did Beyoncé react to Jay-Z’s accusations?Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are concerning indications.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wolfe was struck by how Sasaki was prepared to deal with the consequences.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each path carries weighty consequences.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Entrepreneurial success is often seen as the result of innovation and hard work, but race can profoundly impact outcomes.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Pareto Principle And Price’s Law The first reason is the Pareto Principle, which states that 80% of outcomes result from 20% of causes.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sources, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity in order to talk freely and avoid repercussions, were interviewed at various times throughout 2024, including several last week.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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