as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
they may have implied that they'd help, but they didn't actually say so
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Recent Examples of imply
In exchange, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will withdraw letters sent to each of the firms asking questions about their hiring practices and implying firms’ efforts to diversify their workforce could violate employment laws.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Destiny, as implied by the title When Fall Is Coming, answers inscrutable day-to-day issues and behavior that too often are treated politically.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
In a statement announcing one of these rollbacks, the EPA said that the U.S. has already made major gains in air quality, implying that these are enough.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Destiny, as implied by the title When Fall Is Coming, answers inscrutable day-to-day issues and behavior that too often are treated politically.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
In a statement announcing one of these rollbacks, the EPA said that the U.S. has already made major gains in air quality, implying that these are enough.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The affidavit indicates that officials believe the name is an alias.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crucially, however, Wolff hinted the prospect of luring the Dutchman away from Red Bull remains a possibility.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stays with both brands will soon earn Marriott Bonvoy points, and the company has hinted that more outdoorsy properties are on the horizon.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Imply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imply. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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