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, 9 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
For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Amenities include a putting green with a sand trap and a 70-foot-long pool outfitted with tile imported from Indonesia.
—Catherine Odom
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 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.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The West Coast imported 93,000 bpd of jet fuel in 2025 with more than 80% coming from South Korea, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 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
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
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
When the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy was opened in 2004, 18 descendants of these bongos were imported and have since interbred, bringing the conservancy’s population to 102 bongos.
—ABC News, 9 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
For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Amenities include a putting green with a sand trap and a 70-foot-long pool outfitted with tile imported from Indonesia.
—Catherine Odom
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 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.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The West Coast imported 93,000 bpd of jet fuel in 2025 with more than 80% coming from South Korea, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 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
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
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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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 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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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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As of Friday afternoon, 14 climbers including seven foreign nationals had been safely evacuated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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