as in introduced
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in weighed
to be of importance
it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in meant
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the word "freedom" can import different things to different people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
The first Porsche imported to the Middle East was a 356 Cabriolet brought to Kuwait by Morad Behbehani in 1956.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The second case is also considered imported from the DRC.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
However, the government imported low-quality gasoline, which sparked protests among transport workers over damage to their vehicles.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
These green, handmade metal napkin rings are imported from India and come in a set of six.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Animal crackers were first made in England during the mid-1800s before eventually being imported to the United States, according to the food and dining website Tasting Table.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Public health is interconnected and imported cases can reach anywhere in the globe, including the United States, if proper containment policies and protocols are not implemented effectively.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 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
In 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of mpox after people imported African rodents to keep as pets.
—Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
The first Porsche imported to the Middle East was a 356 Cabriolet brought to Kuwait by Morad Behbehani in 1956.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
The second case is also considered imported from the DRC.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
However, the government imported low-quality gasoline, which sparked protests among transport workers over damage to their vehicles.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
These green, handmade metal napkin rings are imported from India and come in a set of six.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Animal crackers were first made in England during the mid-1800s before eventually being imported to the United States, according to the food and dining website Tasting Table.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Public health is interconnected and imported cases can reach anywhere in the globe, including the United States, if proper containment policies and protocols are not implemented effectively.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The French-style chateau, known as the Crespi Estate, spans nearly 16 acres and is listed at $64 million, featuring 10 bedrooms, a dozen bathrooms, a ballroom, a library imported from France and a 3,000 square foot primary suite.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
-
YouGov’s fine print notes that their survey was done online among nearly 3,000 adults, and explicitly weighed factors like age, race and education.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
-
The Steelers had reportedly expected Rodgers' decision at various points since the 2025 season ended, but Rodgers weighed his future in silence.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
Since the 2023 rule changes meant to speed up the game on the mound, baseball has unmistakably turned back the clock on the bases.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
-
He’d been promoted to colonel after the death of Joshua Fry, but that simply meant that all the responsibility for the defeat at Fort Necessity fell on his shoulders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
-
There are approximately 26 million naturalized citizens as of 2024, according to federal data.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
-
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
Verb
-
What happened here mattered far beyond Central Florida.—
John W. Beacham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
-
Like, literally, nothing mattered!—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Members of the rate-setting committee’s March 18 median projection for the federal funds rate, which serves as a benchmark for interest rates around the country, implied one quarter-point cut before the year’s end.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
-
The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
-
The findings could help pave the way for future biological pacemakers based on transplanted cells or organoids, potentially offering an alternative to traditional electronic devices.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
-
These chemicals do not harm transplanted tomato seedlings (or those of other vegetable transplants), only seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
-
Everyone understood what those two words signified.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
-
The task force, made up of various law enforcement agencies, targets criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
-
China will penalize brokerages accused of illegally moving money to foreign markets, Reuters reported .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
