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as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone
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as in implied
to convey an idea indirectly
the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment
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Recent Examples of inferred
François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That means capability isn’t inferred only from a course completed, a credential earned, or a manager’s once-a-year assessment.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That means capability isn’t inferred only from a course completed, a credential earned, or a manager’s once-a-year assessment.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Wolfgang Pauli first inferred the presence of the neutrino in 1930 from a study of radioactive decays.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Dark matter’s existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Gordian was engineered for nuclear-grade technical work and is equipped with physics and engineering tools, as well as the ability to understand and integrate data through semantic ontology mapping, to ensure that the final output is computed and verified, not inferred, according to the DOE.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inferred
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Industry experts caution that aggregates derived from coal waste currently represent only a tiny sliver of China’s annual consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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In men who develop it, hair follicles are genetically sensitive to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Like that — snaps fingers — the room settled into an unspoken agreement.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Tony was the unspoken leader of the band, and the musical genius.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Verb
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Then, in early 2026, after ticket sales dropped sharply, the board decided to close the center for about two years for major renovations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The company also hinted that additional brand collaborations, including a future luxury partnership, are in development and will be revealed soon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted Wednesday that the opening could be delayed while downplaying any concerns.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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