implications

noun

plural of implication
1
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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2
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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3
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 All that has significant implications for the companies that build data centers and the governments that want them to be built. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 And the factors pushing people out of the labor force have implications beyond workers paying for everyday essentials, including stunting career trajectories and impacting long-term retirement savings. — Sarah Jackson jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 How the agency rules on the experimental vaccine made by Moderna has big implications for the future of mRNA research. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Political operatives say the implications could extend well beyond San Francisco. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 States still have a few procedural tricks that could delay the work requirements, but read Anil Oza’s story for a full breakdown of this consequential verdict and its larger implications. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 31 July 2026 Chronic stress has implications for general health too, and can cause inflammatory and autoimmune symptoms. — Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Any further additions would cement the Tigers as firmly over the $244 million luxury tax threshold, which has important implications. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The implications were simply so dreadful that the officials just gave up. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
  1. suggestions
  2. ramifications
  3. allegations
  4. inferences
  5. effects
  6. accusations
  7. indications
  8. consequences
Noun
  • In the Public Employment Relations Board filing, SEIU Local 1000 shared its desire to make suggestions on AI and technology that could affect employment matters, such as pay, productivity expectations, schedules and working conditions.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Here are five suggestions for attracting and retaining talent for your small business.
    — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of suggestions
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  • This issue has major ramifications across rare disease drug development, as sponsors need predictability to utilize innovative tools such as platform designation or even basket trials.
    — Kat Bryant Knudson, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • That being said, the ramifications are a whole lot larger and deserve a moment of reflective consideration.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ramifications
Noun
  • In the 8-page document answering Hanaway’s petition, Johnston denied the attorney general’s allegations.
    — Laura Bauer July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Zoom Books, a Canadian company identified in some of the reports, denied these allegations and told Swiss broadcaster SRF the purchases were part of its regular recycling and trading model.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of allegations
Noun
  • Wolf, with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Democrats, says he is not convinced the nation can draw inferences from what happens in Michigan.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both are inferences drawn from a résumé, and only one of them is flattering.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • Modest Mouse has cut ties with guitarist Simon O’Connor following accusations of sending inappropriate DMs to a minor.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In May, the former mayor of Arcadia pleaded guilty to accusations that she was directed by the Chinese government to promote propaganda in the United States.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of accusations
Noun
  • Initially, authorities said there were no apparent indications of foul play and that Wells could have drowned, noting the area is known for its dangerous rip currents.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • And indications are that Bader has been less than forthcoming with them.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of indications
Noun
  • The gap appears when there are consequences associated with providing a wrong answer.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The consequences of this were obvious in the Premier League last season.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of consequences

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