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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career
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2
as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech
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as in to matter
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 to mean
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 import
Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Cost pressures, demographic shifts, and the desire to reduce dependency on imports will continue to drive investment in all of the technologies under the autonomous mobility umbrella.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
All of that work will be imported as the Senate now tackles the latest language that ultimately came out of the House.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Noun
However, restrictions on the development of these resources are hindering our ability to strengthen domestic supply chains and making manufacturing more reliant on raw material imports.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Cost pressures, demographic shifts, and the desire to reduce dependency on imports will continue to drive investment in all of the technologies under the autonomous mobility umbrella.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
The one case of Zika was imported into Hawaii by a traveler and did not originate on the island.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
All of that work will be imported as the Senate now tackles the latest language that ultimately came out of the House.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
Noun
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Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The study explored how people make meaning out of romantic relationships, particularly during their relationships and after breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And the steps of Jalal’s therapy are as follows: Cognitively reappraise the meaning of the attack.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Versatile and relentless styles The systems aren’t necessarily identical, and that doesn’t really matter.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.—
Andrea Ruskin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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That means traveling on weekdays and taking the deal-seeking approach.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The reality is that siphoning road dollars for public transit would mean that critical projects to repair functionally obsolete bridges and unsafe roads in Cook County and across the state would no longer proceed as planned.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Through her lectures and art, Sangeetha champions faith, inclusivity, and the spiritual significance of cultures, striving to create a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Even they, Song argues, engaged in courtship activities, weighing the merits of their paramours against the needs of the real world.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Travis Decker description Police described Travis Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'8'', and weighing 190 pounds.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The ink on his crown — a large number 6 — signifies his status as the sixth member of a small but increasingly visible community: a local band of barbers and tattoo artists who call themselves Viet Chicanos.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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