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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
Russia exerted pressure and even made implicit threats against Musk’s businesses, the paper wrote.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
By bypassing this process and signaling an implicit endorsement for Joe Biden through a non-competitive primary structure, Democrats lost an essential opportunity to build voter trust and refine their candidates' connection with the public.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
If the previous maze had an implicit fear of intimacy, Nightmare Trilogy can think of nothing scarier to Tesfaye than the persona he (and the music industry) created.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Text messages are also more likely to be checked immediately because of their implicit sense of urgency, unlike emails that go unread or phone calls that are left unanswered (especially among younger people).
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
By bypassing this process and signaling an implicit endorsement for Joe Biden through a non-competitive primary structure, Democrats lost an essential opportunity to build voter trust and refine their candidates' connection with the public.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
If the previous maze had an implicit fear of intimacy, Nightmare Trilogy can think of nothing scarier to Tesfaye than the persona he (and the music industry) created.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Text messages are also more likely to be checked immediately because of their implicit sense of urgency, unlike emails that go unread or phone calls that are left unanswered (especially among younger people).
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
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The Dodgers spend more than half of their big money on talent as part of an unspoken pact with fans that Kasten, the Dodgers’ chief executive who arrived with Guggenheim in 2012, refers to as their virtuous cycle.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Often, the biggest threats to organizational success are the unspoken issues that everyone knows about but no one discusses.Michael Hudson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But while these global companies appeared confident in their strategies, tariffs could significantly hinder smaller brands.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact, a 2023 survey by College Pulse found that only 49% of college students feel confident about their career prospects.Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's potential plans for tax cuts and deregulation are seen as likely to lift the market while tariffs would be negative.Caroline Valetkevitch, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Just one of a thousand potential hazards oilfield workers face every day of the week.David Blackmon, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Right-wing podcaster Tim Pool, shared a story, within hours of the shooting yesterday, about how UnitedHealthcare allegedly used a faulty AI algorithm to assess claims and deny care for patients on certain plans.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The new company will also need to cap certain mobile tariffs and data plans for three years, as well as offer pre-set prices and contract terms for wholesale services for MVNOs.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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What the Future Could Look Like With This New Test The goal of making this test a part of routine prenatal care is to help pregnant people gain as much knowledge as possible about their health and that of their baby.Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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Automate as many tasks as possible to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.Naresh Mehta, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Many in Trump’s camp have advocated strongly against intervention in Syria, with some even urging tacit or direct support for Assad as a bulwark against terrorism.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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The letter Blinken and Austin sent constituted a formal, if tacit, acknowledgment of Israel’s direct responsibility for the unconscionable conditions in Gaza.Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, the initial industry response to the White Sox’s four-player haul for Crochet seemed positive.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nelson's onscreen video call with Cory this season focused on his recovery and positive attitude and their friendship, but fans were upset that the episode glossed over important details about the accident.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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