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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment
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Recent Examples of infer
That was the smoking gun that indicates Titan’s interior is different from what was inferred from previous analyses.
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New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Water molecules diffused in the brain tend to move in the direction of these fibers, rather than across them, meaning researchers can infer where the neural pathways are located.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be inferred to be lawful and it is disobeyed at the peril of the subordinate.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
The authors argue the evidence now meets most of the scientific criteria used to infer causation, meaning policymakers should act even as research continues.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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At the core of this approach is a carbon shell derived from covalent organic frameworks (COFs).—
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Skinny Pedro’s obsession might therefore derive from some sort of insanity.—
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This week, Walker County Coroner Joey Vick said that preliminary autopsy findings indicate that Johnathan Boley’s death is consistent with hypothermia, Fox affiliate WBRC, ABC affiliate WBMA and NBC affiliate WVTM reported.—
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In fact, earlier research indicates that such training could be detrimental, inspiring burnout.—
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Even though just three can alert to an emergency, many more are needed to understand what is behind those emergencies.—
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Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.—
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
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Experts, however, caution the situation is much more complicated than the president might imply, and oil stocks lost steam on Tuesday after their Monday rally, undoing some of the previous day’s gains.—
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This past Christmas, as a meaningful and nostalgic compromise, the McAlarneys and a group of other parents from their daughter Maddie's second-grade class all decided to get their children Tin Can landline phones for Christmas.—
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Shanahan and Fangio are considered some of the best offensive and defensive play callers in the sport, and the matchup could decide who moves on to the divisional round.—
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That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.—
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The team suggests potential applications in education and elder care, while emphasizing careful design to avoid misuse.—
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What's the one wedding detail The Bachelor alum won't hint to fans?—
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The former One Direction member and actor, arguably the biggest male name in pop music today, seems to be hinting that his fourth solo album is coming out soon.—
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“Infer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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