implication

broad, far-reaching, wider

The new factory closure has far-reaching implications for thousands of workers in the region.

full

The company didn't understand the full implications of closing the factory until workers protested.

practical

The new safety rules have serious practical implications for how we work every day.

commercial, constitutional, economic, educational, environmental, ethical, financial, ideological, legal, moral, philosophical, political, psychological, social

The new factory closure will have serious economic implications for the entire region.

carry, have

The decision to close the factory has serious implications for hundreds of workers in the town.

assess, consider, examine, explore, ponder, study

We examined the implications of the new policy on our daily work routines.

accept

Moving to another country means you have to accept the implications for your family and career.

arise

Important safety implications arose when the company discovered the design flaw in their new product.

be involved

The environmental implications involved in building the new highway surprised many local residents.

~ about

The study raised serious implications about climate change affecting our coastal cities.

~ for

The new traffic law has serious implications for how people commute to work.

clear, obvious

The obvious implication of closing the factory is that hundreds of workers will lose their jobs.

possible

The new policy could have serious possible implications for employees in our department.

digest

She needed time to digest the implications of losing her job before making any decisions.

by ~

When she didn't invite him to the party, she was suggesting by implication that she didn't want him there.