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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
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The company would likely employ far fewer workers at an import terminal, according to an industry expert.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Maduro was indicted on four charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Upon Roper’s return to the hotel, Burr and Joel wait with Egyptian police to arrest him for breaking import laws and conspiracy to commit murder.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The company would likely employ far fewer workers at an import terminal, according to an industry expert.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Maybe importing Utah’s culture to Michigan will have a similar effect.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Maduro was indicted on four charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Though their divorce was acrimonious, and the two were later involved in various legal proceedings, the source said that Clarkson knew the importance of her children’s relationship with their father.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Middlebrooks echoed those concerns, emphasizing the importance of the services provided by the health system.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mark Ruffalo's look at the 2026 Golden Globes has a special meaning.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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While Iman did not specify the design’s exact meaning, the message framed the tattoo as both an act of remembrance and a symbol of enduring love.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, all but one Horned Frog who got in the game scored, and Campbell said the team’s scoring versatility matters even more when one of the team’s top scorers struggles.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing Insulation is key in preventing frozen pipes, which means plumbing in areas like attics, exterior walls, outdoor pipes, and crawl spaces, will likely require extra insulation.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Borders mean less to me than people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some researchers have cast doubt on the significance of the study due to its small size.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rosado is expected to address the significance of the developments for South Florida and the broader region.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies continue to promote harmful content without consequence.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The girders, or beams, weigh approximately 42,000 pounds and are around 117 feet long, the release said.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Presidential searches House Republicans are weighing the revival of a 2025 bill aimed at counteracting DeSantis’ increasingly outsize influence on university presidential searches.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In days of old, that signified no parking.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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