IMPLIED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

implied 1 of 2

adjective

as in unspoken

understood although not put into words an implied agreement is not legally enforceable

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implied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of imply

as in indicated

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 implied

Adjective

Dmitry Gorin, a former prosecutor, said in this case prosecutors would be able to prove implied malice from Rios driving. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026 The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken. — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Verb

The intensity of the filmmaker-subject relationship—in addition to any potential untrustworthiness—is almost always implied, if not explicit. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 When Reuss made the comments in 2022 it was implied, though not explicitly stated, that an electric Corvette would be part of this C8 generation. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 It was implied that the residency would draw upon multiple bonds that the band has built with the venue, the city, and the surrounding Bay Area fanbase over the years. — Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Aly’s quarrel begins with a name; Luna’s arrives at the rank implied by father. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 That implied that the effect of the subsidy terminations had slowed, in the view of market analysts at Cox Automotive. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Madison Square Garden has an average rating of overweight and 16% upside to analysts' consensus price target, while Sphere has an average rating of buy and implied appreciation of 64%, based on the consensus target, according to FactSet. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The appellate panel took issue with jury instructions that implied the mother's lack of consent could satisfy the unlawfulness element under the federal kidnapping statute. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 That could change, as Brown implied there may be eligibility forfeitures. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for implied

Adjective

But theme and amusement parks — despite the warnings that accompany most any attraction — enter an unspoken contract with their guests.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
For most insiders, the issue comes from the top, but this unspoken mandate for skinny seems almost unshakeable.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of unspoken

Verb

In its public financial documents, SpaceX has indicated that the bulk of its future revenues are likely to come from orbital data centers that will provide the backbone of computing for artificial intelligence on Earth.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Dispatch audio indicated about 15 shell casings at the scene.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicated

Adjective

As with many aspects of semiconductor manufacturing, there was a tacit knowledge that could be absorbed only by becoming part of a community of experienced practitioners.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
From this format emerges the tacit thesis that the Bicentennial cultural activities excelled at provoking critical, imaginative reflections on America’s past and future from artmakers and from ordinary citizens alike.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tacit

Verb

Vaccarello, meanwhile, has already hinted that his any moves might take him beyond fashion.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
The latest update in Jolie and Pitt’s yearslong legal dispute comes after sources hinted that the actress is also facing a disconnect from their six children.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hinted

Adjective

What if Moscow used nuclear threats, implicit or explicit, to try to force Europe to end its support for Ukraine?

— Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
For an older audience, there’s a little bit of nostalgic implicit just in Langley’s look, which is kind of a cross between Linda Ronstadt in her early ’70s country era and Jessi Colter.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of implicit

Verb

Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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