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
Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The deer were imported to the island about 100 years ago for sport hunting.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
That deal also included events site EverOut and Bold Type Tickets, both of which will be imported to Chicago, Walkinshaw said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Austin Energy relies on a mix of electricity imported from across the state and power generated closer to home, including rooftop solar, residential batteries and natural gas plants within or near the city.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Originally imported from Asia in the 1970s for an improved aquaculture, the fish escaped into Midwestern waterways decades ago and spread rapidly.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Devastating Pyrotechnics had imported raw ingredients, a Bee investigation found in July, allowing the company to make flash powder for homemade fireworks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
India will also cut tariffs on wine, beer and olive oil imported from the EU.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Schaerbeek cherries are grown exclusively in Belgium, save for 200 trees Stevens had imported and planted on his estate after receiving USDA approval to do so in 2019.
—Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 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
For families The aforementioned Sonoran Splash pool is geared toward kids, and the Sunset Beach pool—with sand imported from Florida—is a fun spot for little ones to play, too.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The deer were imported to the island about 100 years ago for sport hunting.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
That deal also included events site EverOut and Bold Type Tickets, both of which will be imported to Chicago, Walkinshaw said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Austin Energy relies on a mix of electricity imported from across the state and power generated closer to home, including rooftop solar, residential batteries and natural gas plants within or near the city.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Originally imported from Asia in the 1970s for an improved aquaculture, the fish escaped into Midwestern waterways decades ago and spread rapidly.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Devastating Pyrotechnics had imported raw ingredients, a Bee investigation found in July, allowing the company to make flash powder for homemade fireworks.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
India will also cut tariffs on wine, beer and olive oil imported from the EU.
—Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Schaerbeek cherries are grown exclusively in Belgium, save for 200 trees Stevens had imported and planted on his estate after receiving USDA approval to do so in 2019.
—Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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Rani’s newborn son weighed almost eight pounds and had perfect neonatal scores.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report weighed crime statistics from 40 cities that have reported monthly data for the past eight years.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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About Charlotte’s immigration numbers But the larger number of non-citizens in comparison to naturalized immigrants isn’t unusual for the region.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani, a naturalized American citizen who was born in Uganda, has been critical of ICE for many years.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nothing else mattered back then.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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For cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, consolidation mattered.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The hair transplant shedding phase, also known as shock loss, is a normal and temporary part of the healing procedure where transplanted hairs fall out as follicles reset for new growth.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit claimed Chaudhry then determined the transplanted organ needed to be removed.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Immigration and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund said 315 foreign criminals from countries outside the European Union had received sentences of more than a year over the last five years but were not expelled.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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