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
Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
To reshape the Mountain View pond and reinforce levees against sea-level rise and storm surges, crews imported 180,000 cubic yards of fill dirt from local construction sites.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The majority of goods are imported from Southeast Asia, as well as other countries like China and South Korea.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Already most of the food Cubans consume is imported following decades of their government’s disastrous agricultural policies.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Baby oysters imported from France are carefully grown for up to two years in one of the five oyster beds scattered across Oualidia’s lagoon—all while under 24 hour surveillance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Curling, which started in Scotland but grew in popularity after being imported to Canada, where the game proved to be a perfect distraction during long, frigid winters on the plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan, has historically operated on a culture of trust and self-regulation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Even some American food products are banned from being imported into Europe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The board was made out limestone that was imported from France.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 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
Inside, the grand foyer is anchored by two towering Sicilian marble pillars imported from Italy.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
To reshape the Mountain View pond and reinforce levees against sea-level rise and storm surges, crews imported 180,000 cubic yards of fill dirt from local construction sites.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The majority of goods are imported from Southeast Asia, as well as other countries like China and South Korea.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Already most of the food Cubans consume is imported following decades of their government’s disastrous agricultural policies.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Baby oysters imported from France are carefully grown for up to two years in one of the five oyster beds scattered across Oualidia’s lagoon—all while under 24 hour surveillance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Curling, which started in Scotland but grew in popularity after being imported to Canada, where the game proved to be a perfect distraction during long, frigid winters on the plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan, has historically operated on a culture of trust and self-regulation.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Even some American food products are banned from being imported into Europe.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The board was made out limestone that was imported from France.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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Those expectations would have weighed heavily on most first-year players, even before considering Watkins’ shadow looming over all the proceedings.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The lows, on and off the field, weighed much heavier than the limited highs for the Phillies.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Viewers voted to create teams for every major round of the competition, which meant the trainees were constantly reassembled into new lineups, with low-ranking contestants eliminated.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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That meant Grove was the U’s only post player, and the Alexandria native stepped up against Ducks’ 7-footer Nate Bittle with a career high 13 points and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-year-old, who was born in Argentina, became a naturalized Mexican citizen the summer of 2024 and is aiming for a spot on Mexico’s World Cup team.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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That became impossible to ignore as my son grew—not as a word-learner to be modeled but as a fragile human being whose words mattered because his life did.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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All that mattered to Kim was coming full circle.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Traditionally, programming a robot implied writing thousands of lines of code to define every movement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Here, the goo is more implied than actually seen, but in a movie full of sexualized fluids, this is definitely the most literal and the most explicit.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stormie lived to the age of 13, her death linked to rejection of the transplanted heart.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Reliable Aftercare Long-term follow-up care is essential for monitoring the progression and growth of transplanted hair.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her initial answer signified a momentary breaking point within the Democratic field as others in the race voiced their disagreement.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Relatedly, the green cane stalks signified an early Caribbean sugar industry run on slave labor.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the deployers of foreign capital eager to invest in the boom years was the giant New York hedge fund Och-Ziff (since rebranded as Sculptor Capital).—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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