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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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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
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Tariffs have thrown many businesses that rely on imports into a loop and put a damper on consumer sentiment.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Parts that Apple imported to the United States for assembly might be subject to tariffs as well.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Trump’s imposition of taxes on imports, his pausing some, imposing others and then relaxing many caused market turmoil.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Tariffs have thrown many businesses that rely on imports into a loop and put a damper on consumer sentiment.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Verb
Last month, Apple appeared to secure a major win when the Trump administration agreed to remove tariffs on certain electronics imported from China following concerns that the prices of smartphones and computers could rise.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Parts that Apple imported to the United States for assembly might be subject to tariffs as well.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Leave time to meet Indigenous artists in the Carving House and discover the meaning of totem poles at Totem Park.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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But for many, sadly too many, shelter carries other, more painful meanings: a marker of dislocation, of homes gone, of safety, memory, and love lost.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.—
Andrea Ruskin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Versatile and relentless styles The systems aren’t necessarily identical, and that doesn’t really matter.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The reality is that siphoning road dollars for public transit would mean that critical projects to repair functionally obsolete bridges and unsafe roads in Cook County and across the state would no longer proceed as planned.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Through her lectures and art, Sangeetha champions faith, inclusivity, and the spiritual significance of cultures, striving to create a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Attorney and longtime political donor John Morgan, founder of the mega personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, created his own independent party this year and is also weighing a run for governor in the Sunshine State, despite supporting Democratic candidates and causes in the past.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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Many expect Durant to be moved after another year of underperforming with the Suns, while Antetokounmpo is weighing his future in Milwaukee.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The ink on his crown — a large number 6 — signifies his status as the sixth member of a small but increasingly visible community: a local band of barbers and tattoo artists who call themselves Viet Chicanos.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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