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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The 15% tariff on the value of refined petrol and diesel imported into the country was approved earlier this month.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, researchers determined that the fish remains were imported from London's River Thames, some 50 miles away.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Reliance imported just over 181 million barrels of Russian oil between January and September this year, according to data from oil intelligence tracker Kpler.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The move could hike prices for board games, consumer electronics, clothing and a host of other goods imported from China.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall for the Pack-N-Stroll Premium Folding Utility Wagon, which was imported from China by Olympia Tools International, and which Costco began selling to customers, via its online store, from June to July.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in Oregon, vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay either developed along the West Coast over the past century, shaped by American terroir, or with French clonal selections imported in the 1970s and 1980s.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
So 99% of America’s coffee is imported, according to the National Coffee Association, a trade group.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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 pizza’s ingredients are either imported from Italy or locally-sourced.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The 15% tariff on the value of refined petrol and diesel imported into the country was approved earlier this month.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Interestingly, researchers determined that the fish remains were imported from London's River Thames, some 50 miles away.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Reliance imported just over 181 million barrels of Russian oil between January and September this year, according to data from oil intelligence tracker Kpler.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The move could hike prices for board games, consumer electronics, clothing and a host of other goods imported from China.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall for the Pack-N-Stroll Premium Folding Utility Wagon, which was imported from China by Olympia Tools International, and which Costco began selling to customers, via its online store, from June to July.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, in Oregon, vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay either developed along the West Coast over the past century, shaped by American terroir, or with French clonal selections imported in the 1970s and 1980s.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
So 99% of America’s coffee is imported, according to the National Coffee Association, a trade group.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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But while lawmakers and watchdog groups weighed legal objections and the general public debated the pros and cons of the pending ballroom, social-media users turned demolition into content.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The mysterious brown-eyed woman was relatively short, between 5 feet, 2 inches, and 5 feet, 5 inches, and weighed between 110 and 120 pounds at the time of her death, officials said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after his arrival in Cambodia, Chen became a naturalized Cambodian citizen – an option available to applicants who donate $250,000 to the state.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Individuals who have become naturalized citizens could still be flagged by the system as ineligible to vote.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That uneven distribution mattered.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Choosing the right person mattered far more than checking regional or ideological boxes to balance the ticket.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The monoclonal antibody drug tegoprubart attempts to do this by blocking a pathway used by immune cells to communicate and organize an attack against the transplanted beta cells.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The clinical focus sits on direction and angulation so transplanted hair blends with natural whorls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Platner’s former political director, Genevieve McDonald, accused Platner of knowing what the tattoo signified in a Facebook post, according to news reports.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether or not Takaichi's administration is as tough on immigration issues as her campaign rhetoric suggests, some observers warn that failing to actively invest in and integrate foreign nationals into society will have lasting harm on Asia’s second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chen kept ledgers of bribes, according to the indictment, and in 2019 a $3 million yacht was bought for a senior official in an unnamed foreign government.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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