alludes

verb

Definition of alludesnext
present tense third-person singular of allude
as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific

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  1. implies
  2. indicates
  3. suggests
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  • Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bank’s target of $85 implies more than 19% upside from Wednesday’s close.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of implies
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  • Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.
    Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicates
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  • Early research suggests that this protein can enhance the skin’s healing process while inhibiting the immune activities that contribute to scar formation, such as inflammation.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The report suggests the unit was reassigned to fend off Ukraine’s invasion of the Russian border regions and may be replaced with less capable Russian servicemen.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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