as in twisted
to cause to twine about one another
the implicated vines did form a most restful garden bower
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of implicated
Some of its members and those of some of its sister organizations have been implicated in – or accused of - instigating attacks against India's Muslim and Christian minorities.
—
Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
They were charged after Lorenz, then under arrest for another crime in Iowa, confessed to murdering Meindl and implicated Pugh.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
We’re implicated in this, for sure.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
But then that progressive veneer is implicated in something deeply sinister.
—Brittany Delay, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
No other deputies have been implicated in the investigation, Kealing said.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Angry comments from current and former students filled the discussion area of the petition, with many expressing disappointment that a school known for fostering the creation of popular music has gone into bed with a technology implicated in the theft of countless original songs.
—Sharon Adarlo, Futurism, 15 Apr. 2026
Former President Joe Biden was not implicated in the crimes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Platini, the favorite to succeed Blatter, was implicated in the scandal as well.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
They were charged after Lorenz, then under arrest for another crime in Iowa, confessed to murdering Meindl and implicated Pugh.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
We’re implicated in this, for sure.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
But then that progressive veneer is implicated in something deeply sinister.
—Brittany Delay, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
No other deputies have been implicated in the investigation, Kealing said.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Angry comments from current and former students filled the discussion area of the petition, with many expressing disappointment that a school known for fostering the creation of popular music has gone into bed with a technology implicated in the theft of countless original songs.
—Sharon Adarlo, Futurism, 15 Apr. 2026
Former President Joe Biden was not implicated in the crimes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Platini, the favorite to succeed Blatter, was implicated in the scandal as well.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicated
Verb
-
But then the day before the NCAA 5,000 heats, Chapa twisted his ankle.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Now his bruised body was twisted, lying on the floor with his head against the bed frame.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Stanford and Silicon Valley are intertwined in a unique fashion.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Fine pitching and timely hitting mixed in with some power was the formula for success for the Costa Mesa baseball team in a 6-1 victory over Fullerton in the Empire League on Friday at Costa Mesa High School.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent four days there on a trip that mixed private, philanthropic and business outings, bringing them back to the continent for the first time since their 2018 royal tour.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Yet Cotton plausibly describes a life where human routines are deeply entwined with those of other creatures and the cycle of the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Reid added that the book will also trace the realities of a relationship entwined with work.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Her hair was braided and a short veil could be seen flowing from it in a few photos.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Kids — and even adults — plied me with questions about what happened during those three long days of captivity.—
Midsi Sanchez,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The popular longtime minor-league journeyman plied his trade for the Saints last season.—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
There’s also an Oreo Coolatta, which is a Vanilla Bean Coolatta blended with cookie crumbles.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
-
It’s made with the odds and ends from fruit like pineapple cores, pear skins and strawberry tops — blended, cooked and mixed with water and spice.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Implicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
