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as in weighed
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 meant
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 imported
Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tariffs were on top of existing tariffs and led to substantial price increases on goods imported from China.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2026
For China, which remains the world’s largest energy importer—with 70% of its crude oil imported—and a central hub in global manufacturing networks, the conflict in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the risks inherent in overreliance on external conditions beyond its control.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Somalia buys most of its fuel from the Middle East, and 70% of its food is imported.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Oil is the backbone of Cuba’s electricity system and most of it is imported.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The hardware ban is only for new devices, so all routers previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Millions in India rely on liquified petroleum gas cylinders for cooking, but they are mostly imported from the Gulf and are in short supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 10 May 2026
South Korea, which last year imported more than 60% of its crude through the strait, has capped prices of gasoline and other petroleum products.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tariffs were on top of existing tariffs and led to substantial price increases on goods imported from China.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2026
For China, which remains the world’s largest energy importer—with 70% of its crude oil imported—and a central hub in global manufacturing networks, the conflict in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the risks inherent in overreliance on external conditions beyond its control.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Somalia buys most of its fuel from the Middle East, and 70% of its food is imported.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Oil is the backbone of Cuba’s electricity system and most of it is imported.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The hardware ban is only for new devices, so all routers previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Millions in India rely on liquified petroleum gas cylinders for cooking, but they are mostly imported from the Gulf and are in short supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 10 May 2026
South Korea, which last year imported more than 60% of its crude through the strait, has capped prices of gasoline and other petroleum products.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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Participants weighed the pros and cons of, for example, holograms and virtual reality headsets in Holocaust education.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The uncertainty has weighed heavily on young workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Mussa was meant to resettle in Nebraska, in February, 2025.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Ahead of the March board meeting, the district approved a contract with the teachers union that meant there would be no layoffs for the teaching staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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There are approximately 26 million naturalized citizens as of 2024, according to federal data.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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About 20 million naturalized Americans now must worry that any mistake in their decades-old immigration paperwork could cost them their citizenship.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Disney’s two attempts to revive Tron, Legacy in 2010 and the long-gestating Ares in 2025—never cracked the code of why the original had mattered to its audience emotionally.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Of course, the opinion that mattered most was my grandmother's, the inspiration behind the dessert.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Fed researchers ultimately found the actual tariff rate being paid was smaller than what earlier announcements would have implied, but historically high nonetheless.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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According to Medoza, Peters also implied that the vial of medication, which is not approved by the FDA, also included a blend of drugs, including methamphetamine.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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These chemicals do not harm transplanted tomato seedlings (or those of other vegetable transplants), only seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Common Mistakes to Avoid Newly transplanted roses are vulnerable to shock.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But its exports – which generated $861 million last year – are also a major source of revenue and foreign currency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Lee-Kim is happier to discuss the studio’s ability to pivot to foreign-language titles and to build relationships with foreign filmmakers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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