imply
verb (used with object)
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.
are implying
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present progressiveof imply.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Options are implying a rise or decline of 98 basis points for that ETF on Wednesday, which is lower than the 12-month average of a plus or minus 125 basis-point move, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
And right now, the Tesla options are implying a limited range of outcomes.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Another concept that may be relevant here is pride: Many of these countries are implying that they now expect the U.S. to treat them with respect when it comes to discussion of differences.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2022
When critics of evolution say evolution is “just a theory,” they are implying that there is little evidence supporting it and that it is still in the process of being rigorously tested.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
And then Louisiana’s grandmother said, “I am uncertain exactly what you are implying, but I can assure you that I do not care for the implication, whatever it is.”
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
