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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
The line and its implicit criticism of Fazio and McCaughey fell flat.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
This, according to Pro Publica, amounted to free advertising for the tech giant and an implicit seal of federal approval.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
The audience seemed in tune with the implicit message.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
The implicit message is that any adversary threatening Israel’s survival would risk catastrophic retaliation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
This, according to Pro Publica, amounted to free advertising for the tech giant and an implicit seal of federal approval.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
The audience seemed in tune with the implicit message.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
The implicit message is that any adversary threatening Israel’s survival would risk catastrophic retaliation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
Adjective
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With spare dialogue and sensitive visual storytelling, the film reveals a father’s shame, a child’s unwavering love, and the unspoken understanding between them.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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As Mercury squares Pluto, a conversation may bring up deeper tension or unspoken expectations.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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If the Leafs take Stenberg, and the Sharks want a defenseman and are confident that the Vancouver Canucks will select McKenna, maybe the two Pacific Division teams can arrange a trade.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Elections are due by next year, and Sánchez technically leads a minority government that receives support from regional parties, but a potential right-wing bloc of mainstream and far-right parties could have a clear parliamentary majority, and oust Sánchez’s ruling Socialists.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Seeking prompt medical attention after an incident may support both your recovery and any potential legal claim.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The condition is not uncommon and somewhat prevalent in certain breeds like various Spaniels, certain Hounds, some Retrievers, and some giant dog breeds.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Martin said the Vatican had been clear that the Vatican's 2023 declaration limited blessing of same-sex couples only under certain circumstances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Closing arguments are on Thursday, and a decision from an advisory jury and the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, are possible next week.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The move is another tacit acknowledgment that taxing imports raises costs for shoppers.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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On the eve of the election, Varga, who had been quiet for months, wrote a Facebook post that appeared to be a tacit endorsement of Orbán.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Once the game was knotted up at three, Bennett settled down and made sure to keep it that way.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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There's quite a bit of variety between the different buildings so be sure to specify and ask questions when booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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