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as in derived
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 implied
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 inferred
Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nor can any trend confidently be inferred from the fact that Sunday was the warmest day in the past six, going back to the last two days of December.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
While its presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on galaxies, its exact composition remains unverified.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
That was the smoking gun that indicates Titan’s interior is different from what was inferred from previous analyses.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 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 rest are probable or inferred, supported by multiple historical or environmental indicators, the study noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Under cross-examination on Thursday, Parker’s attorney inferred that Zwerner herself could or should have taken more decisive action against the gun-wielding youngster.
—Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Thursday’s news might only be the tip of the iceberg, Porter inferred.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
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In fact, effectively invisible, dark matter can only be inferred due to its interaction with gravity and the effect this has on light and conventional matter.
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
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The probes follow a global surge over the past few weeks in the use of Grok to create and share nonconsensual, intimate images, or NCII, derived from photos or videos of real people in response to user’s prompts.—
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The same debate is playing out over off-brand marijuana products like Delta-8, which are derived from hemp.—
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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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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
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Fitness requirements and tour intensity are clearly indicated, helping travelers choose journeys suited to their abilities.—
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Comments from some of the company representatives indicated the president may need to do more convincing.—
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The trailer shows the fractured relationships and unspoken truths from the previous season.—
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Maybe there’s some wink-winking, nudge-nudging going on, with one side or the other assuming an unspoken deal has been cut.—
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
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One such angel, however, decided to rebel against this way of life.—
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Another SmackDown segment also hinted that a match could be occurring at Survivor Series War Games featuring several women's tag teams.—
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More collaborations with founder friends, Hadid hinted, could be on the horizon.—
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“Inferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inferred. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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