1
as in weighing
to be of importance
it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her
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2
as in meaning
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 importing
The reversals highlights how the world’s biggest energy-importing region is being particularly hard hit by the war in the Middle East and the lack of access to oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf.
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Nicholas Lua, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Less than three days after Enoch Godongwana presented the budget to lawmakers in the fuel-importing nation, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Moscow started importing the Shahed-136 attack drone (known in Russia as the Geran) after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
This means importing more gasoline from outside, which would force in-state suppliers to match the (typically lower) prices from out-of-state suppliers in Texas or South Korea.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Best Shopping Desert General Store Zuchowicki and his wife Françoise Lazard curate a selection of clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, novelties, and books at Desert General Store, importing items from around the world.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Japan remains highly resistant to importing foreign formats.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Your framing suggests the opposite, integrating partner champions so countries do not have to choose between importing the stack and building domestic capability.
—Tanvi Ratna, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The trade war between America and China had made importing the products his company designs and sells almost impossible.
—Angela Palermo
february 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Lua, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Less than three days after Enoch Godongwana presented the budget to lawmakers in the fuel-importing nation, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Moscow started importing the Shahed-136 attack drone (known in Russia as the Geran) after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
This means importing more gasoline from outside, which would force in-state suppliers to match the (typically lower) prices from out-of-state suppliers in Texas or South Korea.
—Paasha Mahdavi, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Best Shopping Desert General Store Zuchowicki and his wife Françoise Lazard curate a selection of clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, novelties, and books at Desert General Store, importing items from around the world.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Japan remains highly resistant to importing foreign formats.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Your framing suggests the opposite, integrating partner champions so countries do not have to choose between importing the stack and building domestic capability.
—Tanvi Ratna, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The trade war between America and China had made importing the products his company designs and sells almost impossible.
—Angela Palermo
february 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importing
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That's over twice the value of gold from just one year ago, and now investors who once hesitated to buy gold are weighing whether the opportunity has already passed — or whether the metal still has room to run.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In Texas, Democrats and Republicans are weighing the same uncertainties ahead of the November election.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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For reference, roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, meaning an effort to make up for that shortfall could quickly draw down the stockpile, according to Krishnamoorti.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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When age stopped mattering During the bourbon boom that accelerated after 2012, demand exploded faster than distilleries could age whiskey.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The firm estimates that US airlines alone could face around $24 billion in additional fuel costs, implying fares might need to rise by roughly 11% to fully offset the increase.—
Scott Campbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Women everywhere rise up, signifying their sisterhood with black-ink mouth tattoos.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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The death certificate for Katherine Elizabeth Hartley, which was obtained by TMZ, includes a field denoting how the injury occurred.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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That we are meant to linger is made plain by the fine lines denoting individual camel hairs.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cobb admitted to shooting a handgun inside of the club, intending to harm one victim, according to an arrest report.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Importing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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