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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
Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The move also excluded such products from a 10% across-the-board tariff imposed on nearly all imports.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
As part of the agreement, a quota of 100,000 U.K. vehicles can be imported to the U.S. at a 10% tariff.
—Julia Doyle, CBS News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
But that line of thinking could change if imports enjoy the kind of success that Kasparas Jakučionis and Egor Demin just experienced in their one-and-done college seasons.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The move also excluded such products from a 10% across-the-board tariff imposed on nearly all imports.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Verb
From Tuscan tilework to Chinese refrigerators, the US imports billions of dollars worth of home goods from around the globe.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
As part of the agreement, a quota of 100,000 U.K. vehicles can be imported to the U.S. at a 10% tariff.
—Julia Doyle, CBS News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Both men anticipated futures in which language and meaning are compromised, but in radically different ways.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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What constitutes our cultural identity, meaning and values almost exclusively solidifies heroic masculinity in most forms of sport, including mountaineering.—
Jenny Hall,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Verb
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To Rossi, who was born in Mexico but works in the U.S. as an economist, the issues that matter most are immigration and the environment.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Kaya’s promotion to an elite task force based at another precinct means that Carra Patterson, who brought such warm steadiness and instantly believable deep knowledge of New York to her performance, will be a guest star going forward.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The decision means Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News medical contributor, is no longer under consideration for the role.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In the Freedom area, Miller stopped before a wall of portraits from the 1800s — including William Whipper, Abraham Hanson and Thomas Howland — to highlight the significance of their attire, expressions, jewelry and adornments.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Some third thing of significance that hasn’t yet occurred to me?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Fox Corporation announced May 12 that its new streaming service featuring all of its entertainment, news and sports content, will be launching this fall and dubbed Fox One.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Trump recently appeared eager to make a deal, while China seemed content to wait for better terms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Then there’s a 12in scooter motor weighing just 8kg but still delivering 20hp and 300Nm of torque, plus a 120mm motor with 4hp and 20Nm weighing just 1.5kg and aimed at drone applications.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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At 14 inches, portability is a major appeal here, with the laptop measuring just 0.68 by 12.6 by 8.7 inches (HWD) and weighing 3.5 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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What started five years ago has now become a special ritual, carried out on birthdays, anniversaries, and other important occasions, signifying the strong connection between Olesya Pavlyuk and her husband, Filipp, who have been married for eight years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Andy Murray’s logo features his initials and the No. 77, signifying his 2013 Wimbledon win, the first by a British player in 77 years.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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