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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career
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2
as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech
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as in to matter
to be of importance
it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her
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as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the word "freedom" can import different things to different people
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Recent Examples of import
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Cost pressures, demographic shifts, and the desire to reduce dependency on imports will continue to drive investment in all of the technologies under the autonomous mobility umbrella.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
All of that work will be imported as the Senate now tackles the latest language that ultimately came out of the House.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Noun
However, restrictions on the development of these resources are hindering our ability to strengthen domestic supply chains and making manufacturing more reliant on raw material imports.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Cost pressures, demographic shifts, and the desire to reduce dependency on imports will continue to drive investment in all of the technologies under the autonomous mobility umbrella.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
The one case of Zika was imported into Hawaii by a traveler and did not originate on the island.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
All of that work will be imported as the Senate now tackles the latest language that ultimately came out of the House.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The importance of hairstyles did not disappear from American culture, but even some hairstyles became increasingly subject to claims of biological inevitability: white women grew long hair naturally, and white men grew full beards naturally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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And the steps of Jalal’s therapy are as follows: Cognitively reappraise the meaning of the attack.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The study explored how people make meaning out of romantic relationships, particularly during their relationships and after breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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That matters here because reconciliation bills (like OBBBA) are subject to special rules in the Senate.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Verb
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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These drinks were likely of social, religious and medical significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The facility also gained cultural significance as the birthplace of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1991, though the origin story has been the subject of litigation.—
Piper Heath,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Users can see the Pinterest board Chamberlain created as inspiration for the new blend, the behind-the-scenes content from the photo shoot and click shoppable Pins to purchase the limited-edition blend and merchandise collaboration with coffee cups, a keychain, pitcher and a tote bag.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Even they, Song argues, engaged in courtship activities, weighing the merits of their paramours against the needs of the real world.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Travis Decker description Police described Travis Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'8'', and weighing 190 pounds.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Maybe this is also why the cigarette has always signified rebellion—especially for women living in cultures bent on circumscribing their choices.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The deployment of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles signifies an even more direct and troubling method of addressing public dissent, raising critical concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and constitutional rights.—
Emma K. Dashnaw,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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