as in insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money

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Recent Examples of imputation Much will depend on the imputations that drive the PCE index (e.g. housing expense, rent etc.). William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Third, the imputation accuracy might be compromised in this region as was shown by our Finnish sample. Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2010 The concept of imputation is not yet fully appreciated by forensics experts who have a biological background. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2023 But a pardon still carries an imputation of guilt. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021 See All Example Sentences for imputation
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Noun
  • But Johnson brushed off the insinuation that his administration could have better prepared for this outcome.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The empty hallways and classrooms are made menacing and claustrophobic as insinuations, assumptions, and accusations fly.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • While the mixed chats devolve into spaces for laddish toilet jokes, innuendos, and obsessions with drinking, the gals dissect the men without restraint.
    Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Spring is approaching, innuendo is blooming and the ceiling in the Rays clubhouse is dripping.
    John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Freedman has suggested that Gottlieb was responsible, at least in part, for the bombshell New York Times article regarding Lively’s accusations against Baldoni, who is currently suing the publication for libel and false light invasion of privacy.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Baldoni is suing Lively, Reynolds, and their PR rep for defamation and extortion, as well as the NYT for libel.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Imputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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