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
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But the Herald’s analysis of import records found that the firm imported more teak directly shipped from Myanmar in 2022 than in the two preceding years.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As of August, there have been 230,982 automobiles imported into the main hub at National City, compared to 192,242 at the same time in 2024.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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
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
According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But the Herald’s analysis of import records found that the firm imported more teak directly shipped from Myanmar in 2022 than in the two preceding years.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
As of August, there have been 230,982 automobiles imported into the main hub at National City, compared to 192,242 at the same time in 2024.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The country imported about 138,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from China in 2024, nearly 100,000 more than the year before, according to Brazilian customs data.
—Merritt Enright, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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This practice had its own history, another tributary to the overshoot conjuncture that weighed heavily on its future course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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There were ballot proposals in the county to be weighed, and treasurers to be chosen.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and became a naturalized American citizen after graduating from college, cast himself as the embodiment of the resistance against the president, who has pursued an aggressive, anti-immigrant agenda during his second term.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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But for Burt’s family, that mattered less than the entertainment value of the movie.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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To be sure, there were local issues and candidates that mattered, but in those elections where there were exit polls, voters cited the cost of living as the major factor in their vote, with health care next.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
8 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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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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There’s big studio stuff coming from Pixar or DreamWorks and nothing else except foreign films that get brought in.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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