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
In 2024, China produced 20 million metric tons of soybeans, while importing more than 105 million metric tons.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Anyone importing an exotic animal from outside Wisconsin also needs approval from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Costs for importing water are expected to rise.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But cattle producers say importing cheaper beef abroad could threaten domestic agriculture in the long run.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The study says importing heat-tolerant corals from outside the state might be the only path forward.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
There is plenty of talk, though, about convincing the president to back down on importing Argentine beef, the idea of which is already hurting cattle prices.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, Washington is angling for a new home for crops like non-GMO corn and soymeal, and India is weighing the possibility of importing more of those goods for consumption by both humans and livestock.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Thomas Jefferson’s failed attempts at cultivating European vines on the Monticello plantation only amplified his insatiable taste for importing French bottles.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Anyone importing an exotic animal from outside Wisconsin also needs approval from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Costs for importing water are expected to rise.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But cattle producers say importing cheaper beef abroad could threaten domestic agriculture in the long run.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
The study says importing heat-tolerant corals from outside the state might be the only path forward.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
There is plenty of talk, though, about convincing the president to back down on importing Argentine beef, the idea of which is already hurting cattle prices.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
As a result, Washington is angling for a new home for crops like non-GMO corn and soymeal, and India is weighing the possibility of importing more of those goods for consumption by both humans and livestock.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Thomas Jefferson’s failed attempts at cultivating European vines on the Monticello plantation only amplified his insatiable taste for importing French bottles.
—Osayi Endolyn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importing
Verb
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The seams between bricks of any wall, some of the blocks weighing tons, feel as smooth to the touch as a faint scar.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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If someone is out there weighing that kind of choice, Lutz urged them to call 211 and ask about whether there’s financial help available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ticket sales nearly ground to a halt without any new releases, as well as the misfortune of the spooky holiday landing on Friday (meaning families were trick-or-treating, not visiting their local movie theater).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, he was walked his next five times up—all but once intentionally—meaning Ohtani reached base nine times in nine plate appearances, a postseason record by three.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as kids move into adolescence and gain more independence, friends start mattering more, filling the space previously held by parents and teachers.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were some very good hypotheses implying that diet and cigarette smoking might be linked, but it had never really been shown systematically or consistently.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Bloomberg, the 12-month consensus price target on the new DuPont is about $44, implying that there’s still some more valuation upside to go.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the death of his addict father, Ethan heads back to see if there’s any money to be made from selling his home, intending to stay, only briefly, with his aunt Sarah, Metcalf’s character, a Brunhilde of the high prairie.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Combs’ lawyers filed a two-page court document on Monday, October 20 intending to appeal his conviction.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Importing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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