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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
Near the end of the sixth episode, Bix and Cassian embark on an operation whose provenance is principally left up to the viewer to infer.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
For example, digital intelligence can infer customer perceptions through non-survey channels such as online interactions.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Whatever might be inferred from these changes, her findings are now cited in commentary about the Gospel of John and have inspired a lively debate in current scholarship.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Bally and his team used JWST data to also infer that two massive young stars near the center of the Sgr C nursery are sandwiched between pairs of parallel, ropelike filaments, which likely trace the walls of cavities created by powerful stellar winds.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
For example, digital intelligence can infer customer perceptions through non-survey channels such as online interactions.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Whatever might be inferred from these changes, her findings are now cited in commentary about the Gospel of John and have inspired a lively debate in current scholarship.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Bally and his team used JWST data to also infer that two massive young stars near the center of the Sgr C nursery are sandwiched between pairs of parallel, ropelike filaments, which likely trace the walls of cavities created by powerful stellar winds.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infer
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Eli Lilly began mass-producing insulin derived from cows and pigs.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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In 2022, the new Labor government committed to net-zero targets and immediately began the work of driving carbon emissions down in a country which derives a significant portion of its wealth from extracting fossil fuels.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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White smoke from the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicates the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Roman Pontiff with the name of Pope Francis I on March 13th, 2013, in Vatican City.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Readers understood the necessity of balancing discretion and seduction, subtlety and audacity.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Pereira was seemingly addressing frustration, as the post implied he felt disrespected by not getting placement in the main event for UFC 317 this summer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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In lieu of two events, he’s decided to combine the unveiling of his fall 2025 haute couture collection with a celebration event at his Paris headquarters, which is a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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However, more detailed breakdowns suggest costs for family travel can range from $1,500 to over $10,000 depending on factors like destination, duration and travel style.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Others have offered further increases, suggesting no cap be placed on this figure.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Infer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infer. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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