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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
There is an implicit issue of equity here.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Xenotransplantation therefore remains ethically contested and lacks stable social consensus, warranting explicit democratic deliberation rather than implicit normalization.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The film also uncovers documentation of how the white settlers, with the implicit accord of the Canadian government, murdered thousands of Nuxalk in 1862 with the smallpox virus and colonized the land.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Elabed recalls a Harris supporter pleading for Elabed to help protect Harris now, on the implicit promise that Harris would protect Palestinian life later.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for implicit
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Xenotransplantation therefore remains ethically contested and lacks stable social consensus, warranting explicit democratic deliberation rather than implicit normalization.
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
The film also uncovers documentation of how the white settlers, with the implicit accord of the Canadian government, murdered thousands of Nuxalk in 1862 with the smallpox virus and colonized the land.
—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Elabed recalls a Harris supporter pleading for Elabed to help protect Harris now, on the implicit promise that Harris would protect Palestinian life later.
—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
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No more booze, cigarettes, or caffeine, runs my unspoken prescription.
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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Ship traffic first started to pick up over the weekend as shipping companies became more confident that talks between the US and Iran were progressing.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The Where You Work Matters site allows visitors to explore thousands of potential employers and jobs in search of high-quality job prospects.
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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Members of the Iranian diaspora were also divided about whether supporting the team showed tacit backing for Iran's theocratic government, which many of them oppose.
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That apprenticeship is slower than asking AI for a draft, and the slowness is exactly what builds the tacit expertise the data shows AI cannot replicate.
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Cruz, who also gave up an RBI single to Anthony Seigler and a game-tying sac fly to Tsung-Che Cheng, made sure to take responsibility for his part in the loss.
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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