as in introduced
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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
ABC News, 2 May 2026
Aside from a few larger knife makers, many Japanese knives are still made in small knife shops and studios and imported by companies that help brand them for an American audience.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The terms of the deal included a 10% blanket tariff on goods imported to the United States.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Experts feared that Asian economies — which imported 90% of the oil traversing through the Strait of Hormuz before the war — could be devastated by a prolonged disruption to Gulf crude production.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The animals were imported with the intention of being showcased at an I-Drive attraction called Sloth World.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The selection is impeccable, with a thoughtful mix of local and imported wines.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As with routers, devices previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
These fuels have to be imported, which makes energy prices susceptible to market price changes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 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 count doesn’t include the many smaller chains and independent cafes serving coffees and teas imported from Yemen.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Aside from a few larger knife makers, many Japanese knives are still made in small knife shops and studios and imported by companies that help brand them for an American audience.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
The terms of the deal included a 10% blanket tariff on goods imported to the United States.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Experts feared that Asian economies — which imported 90% of the oil traversing through the Strait of Hormuz before the war — could be devastated by a prolonged disruption to Gulf crude production.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The animals were imported with the intention of being showcased at an I-Drive attraction called Sloth World.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The selection is impeccable, with a thoughtful mix of local and imported wines.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As with routers, devices previously approved for sale in the US can continue to be imported and sold without obtaining a special exemption.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
These fuels have to be imported, which makes energy prices susceptible to market price changes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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The association last year weighed the possibility of allowing athletes and coaches to bet on pro sports but decided against that change in the wake of high-profile betting scandals involving NBA and MLB players.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before anybody could analyze what had happened, Ferdinand, carrying a jockey who probably never weighed 100 pounds in his career — thanks to the birth advantage Downey so aptly pointed out years later — was cruising past the leaders and sailing home a winner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At that point, assistant states’ attorneys were arguing that Talley’s past criminal history meant he should be held pending trial for a pair of April 2025 charges alleging armed robbery and carjacking.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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While serving in the National Guard, Noel became a naturalized citizen, worked several jobs, and earned an associate’s degree.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Having mapped out the most important meal of the day, DeCosta could now focus on what mattered most.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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None of it mattered, of course.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, Venus sets the stage for romantic chemistry that is built upon what is said, texted, joked about and implied.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Common Mistakes to Avoid Newly transplanted roses are vulnerable to shock.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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Already, these Cubs appear to be more of a worthy adversary than a cuddly team from the Midwest with lots of transplanted celebrity fans working in Hollywood.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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That’s no different from foreign bots intruding into our elections.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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