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 Some are worried about the legal implications of handling such large quantities of previously private game builds as well. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 Well, the implications are nothing good for the candidates who are ultimately associated with it. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 The Supreme Court could review a ban on home-distilling in a case with potentially larger implications for federal power. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 The genius of work divided loses none of its luster when the Chinese are participating in the work, not to mention the peaceful implications of market goods easily crossing borders. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Papers presented this year revolved around the theme of financial innovation and its implications for payments and monetary policy. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 For advanced nuclear systems, the implications extend beyond component design. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 In this way, seasonal shifts in stress and resilience have implications for the well-being and performance of global teams, although they are currently rarely acknowledged by leadership. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2026, shoppers are getting ultra-specific with their secondhand marketplace searches, a shift that has wider implications for the resale industry. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implications
  1. suggestions
  2. ramifications
  3. allegations
  4. inferences
  5. effects
  6. accusations
  7. indications
  8. consequences
Noun
  • Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Equity markets have also largely shrugged off the potential ramifications of the conflict, with global stocks seeing a broad rally this year as corporate earnings optimism outweighed concerns about the war's implications for the world economy.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ramifications
Noun
  • The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hisbah members also face widespread allegations of rights abuses in their enforcement operations, including subjecting offenders to dehumanizing punishments such as public beatings or shaming.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of allegations
Noun
  • Every industry needs people who can look at data, draw inferences from it, and act upon it.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Told in alternating POVs between a sorceress, a woman knight and a serving girl, this is a fever dream of a fantasy novel with plenty of room for readers to make their own inferences about what’s really going on.
    — S.M. Hallow, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of effects
Noun
  • The accusations surfaced after the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy (COGS) petitioned to have a court unseal the divorce records dating to 2012.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Høiby pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser charges.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accusations
Noun
  • Months later, indications show that the law has largely failed, according to data from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the law.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are now indications of construction in Disneyland’s esplanade between its two parks.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of indications
Noun
  • Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the consequences of this strategically catastrophic campaign become ever more apparent, the New Right’s clout is set to grow, having opposed the war from the start.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequences

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“Implications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implications. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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