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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
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Will some of the imports already committed end up ineligible?
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
That momentum is likely to continue as countries, rattled by the more volatile fossil fuel markets this year, increasingly bet on greener alternatives, especially in net-importing regions.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
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Noun
By then, Laura had gone to culinary school, Mike had served in the Army and Kelly had started her own import-export business.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Will some of the imports already committed end up ineligible?
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
Is the craft being taught actually local to the region, or has it been imported to satisfy tourist expectations?
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
That momentum is likely to continue as countries, rattled by the more volatile fossil fuel markets this year, increasingly bet on greener alternatives, especially in net-importing regions.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Charlotte Mather-Taylor, the director of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, echoed the sentiment on the importance of mental activity.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Finally, in the Oaxacan field test, the team showed that predatory wasps use the airborne distress signals to find their prey, but the relative importance of direct leaf defenses versus this indirect wasp recruitment isn’t clear.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Richard Gadd talks the prison scene, the meaning behind the title, and the last few minutes.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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This month, despite the spring of it all, my favorite covers were strange and dark, their meanings obscure.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In a probabilistic system, the distinction between ranking in seventh and eighth place matters less than how often a brand appears among the top recommendations across many results.—
Lora Kratchounova,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2026
Verb
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That decision means the jury can also issue punitive damages, which could result in millions more being awarded.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The strikes have also targeted regions with biblical significance, threatening historical and archaeological sites.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The president has pressured the Fed to cut rates, while Warsh has recently downplayed the significance and accuracy of the PCE gauge.—
D. Brian Blank,
Fortune,
30 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Employers are starting to focus more on questions that show how candidates think through issues and weigh trade-offs rather than raw coding capabilities.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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When presented as a wall installation, the pages are transmuted into an object signifying nothing but the imitation of writing by a depersonalized other.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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And whether that was on Brown, the offense or a combination, too many factors aligned to signify the end of an impressive four-year run with the Eagles that included three All-Pro teams and a Super Bowl.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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