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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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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
Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, lacks local refinery capacity and relies on importing refined crude products from Europe.
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
For a generation that grew up importing Japanese gaming culture, this setting just hits different.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
India’s rupee weakened the most in four years, falling past the 93 per dollar to a fresh low as prospects of a prolonged Middle East conflict stoked fears over a widening importing bill.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Both led by prime ministers with cordial relations with the Kremlin, Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU countries to continue importing Russian oil.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This means the United States is importing more beef and cattle to meet demand, primarily from Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s case stems from an investigation into Chinese companies that were suspected of importing firearms parts, including machinegun conversion devices and silencers, into the country.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
These include the great replacement theory, or the idea that Jews are importing immigrants to replace white Christian populations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
For a generation that grew up importing Japanese gaming culture, this setting just hits different.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
India’s rupee weakened the most in four years, falling past the 93 per dollar to a fresh low as prospects of a prolonged Middle East conflict stoked fears over a widening importing bill.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Both led by prime ministers with cordial relations with the Kremlin, Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU countries to continue importing Russian oil.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This means the United States is importing more beef and cattle to meet demand, primarily from Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s case stems from an investigation into Chinese companies that were suspected of importing firearms parts, including machinegun conversion devices and silencers, into the country.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
These include the great replacement theory, or the idea that Jews are importing immigrants to replace white Christian populations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importing
Verb
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Many thickening conditioners rely on silicones or heavy coatings to create the illusion of fullness, which can backfire over time by weighing hair down further.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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After weighing less than 200 pounds because of gastritis, Simpson weighed 211 pounds at the combine and has been completely healthy during the pre-draft process.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Roberts has heard a lot from his Gen-Z staff that 2026 is the analog year, meaning people are staying off their phones more, getting rid of social media and seeking out more physical media.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Few items in your closet work harder than the humble tee, meaning figuring out how to style an oversized T-shirt will pay dividends.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once wins and losses stop mattering, the attention turns to how those players are progressing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 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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In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that corporate pharmaceutical funders influenced the organization's views.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 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,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith each signed a one-year split contract Saturday, signifying both will be in the clubhouse Friday at Truist Park when the team opens the season against the Royals.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The twenty-four-hour temperature forecast is shown as a fluctuating black line tagged with icons denoting the weather every three hours.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rather than civic numbers, houses here are often identified by their color, position, or ceramic tiles denoting the family’s name.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Importing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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