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as in suggestions
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 ramifications
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 allegations
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 implications
If they do get relegated this season, the implications will be sizeable.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But the Strait of Malacca would have much wider implications from a cargo trade standpoint, with the Ports of Singapore and Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas sitting at the channel’s southern entrance.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahata has been studying the protein Chromogranin A, or CgA, for more than three decades and seen how studies of it have had implications for everything from hypertension (high blood pressure) to longevity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilmant, who assumed office in January, seemed to disregard Mayor Phillips’s plea for a more-thorough evaluation of the safety implications of the quiet zone, abruptly calling for a vote on the project.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Counterpoint's Wei Sun said that V4's ability to run natively on local chips could have massive implications, helping Beijing achieve more AI sovereignty and further reduce reliance on Nvidia.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The plan makes no mention of the US’ threats to leave NATO, and the implications of that for German security, but the country’s defense minister said Berlin was considering such scenarios.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
That corporate drama may now be over, but the implications remain.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
For a workforce of just under 50,000, the staffing shortages have long-term implications for recruitment and retention.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But the Strait of Malacca would have much wider implications from a cargo trade standpoint, with the Ports of Singapore and Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas sitting at the channel’s southern entrance.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahata has been studying the protein Chromogranin A, or CgA, for more than three decades and seen how studies of it have had implications for everything from hypertension (high blood pressure) to longevity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilmant, who assumed office in January, seemed to disregard Mayor Phillips’s plea for a more-thorough evaluation of the safety implications of the quiet zone, abruptly calling for a vote on the project.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Counterpoint's Wei Sun said that V4's ability to run natively on local chips could have massive implications, helping Beijing achieve more AI sovereignty and further reduce reliance on Nvidia.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The plan makes no mention of the US’ threats to leave NATO, and the implications of that for German security, but the country’s defense minister said Berlin was considering such scenarios.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
That corporate drama may now be over, but the implications remain.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
For a workforce of just under 50,000, the staffing shortages have long-term implications for recruitment and retention.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
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GitHub Copilot subscribers will still be able to use simple AI suggestions like code completion and Next Edit without consuming AI credits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are multiple ongoing lawsuits involving states and prediction markets, and the ramifications of the legal dispute are being felt on a variety of levels.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Have the developers of artificial intelligence thought through the potential ramifications and unexpected consequences of this outcome?—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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No immediate impact likely for world oil markets The UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC won’t necessarily have any immediate effects in markets.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s raids come amid longstanding allegations that some Minnesota businesses, including those run by people of Somali descent, have fraudulently used federal funding – accusations that have been the subject of a federal investigation and a fiery congressional hearing last month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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All indications point to a Sunday afternoon shootout.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, abnormal radio altimeter alerts and unexpected flight director indications increased the flight crew's workload, continuing to distract them during the aircraft's initial climb.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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