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as in inference
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 outcome
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 allegation
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 implication
OpenAI’s conduct could have seismic implications for Silicon Valley.
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
The implications of this acquisition stretch beyond regulations and into interesting market dynamics.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
The rule has major implications, as several other states have adopted California’s rule.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
The implications of this acquisition stretch beyond regulations and into interesting market dynamics.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
The free speech implications of the coming ban on TikTok in the United States are staggering and unprecedented.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
The rule has major implications, as several other states have adopted California’s rule.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implication
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As conversations tend to be multi-threaded, these systems might not protect against information leakage through inference or maintain conversation coherence.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Only one reasonable inference can be drawn from the evidence: genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite spending nearly 18 percent of its GDP on health—the highest among high-income countries—the United States ranks last in outcomes such as life expectancy and preventable deaths, according to both The Lancet and the Commonwealth Fund's Mirror, Mirror 2024 report.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Basically this is an outcome of being very successful.Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Since then, pressure on the president has grown, with police, parliament, prosecutors and the anti-corruption body launching separate investigations into Yoon on treason allegations.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Other places are finding success with the sessions, though, and moms are quick to offer suggestions in Facebook groups for their favorite studio Santa experiences.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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While Army and Navy are happy to accept the ramifications of their unique situation, the decision permanently removes a potential contender from their schedule.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 13 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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Newsweek also sought comment on Tuesday from Carter's representative and Combs' attorney about the rape accusation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Wray, the FBI has also faced accusations from Republicans of being biased against Catholics and improperly pressuring social media companies to practice censorship, two matters the FBI has disputed.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although all indications have been that Iran has sought to avoid escalation, there remained concerns that without a lasting ceasefire, violence could increase either intentionally or by accident.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The effects of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck California last week extended more than 500 miles from the epicenter near the town of Petrolia to Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park, home of endangered Devils Hole Pupfish, the National Park Service (NPS) said.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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On one hand, the effects of these political developments are not yet fully known and will cause uncertainty, but on the other hand, U.S. economic data seems to be supporting the case for a rise in markets.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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