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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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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
Russia has put great efforts into developing economic ties and supply chains with China and could become another supplier to the country, which has been importing an increasing amount of raw rare earths from the likes of Myanmar, Malaysia and Laos, for the processing stage of production.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
And although American strategists have discussed the possibility of a blockade to prevent China from importing energy supplies, the country’s nuclear power plants and renewable energy sources now account for a third of its energy production, so that Beijing is less vulnerable to an energy blockade.
—Zack Cooper, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 1950s and 1960s, Löwenbräu took great pains to appeal to the American consumer by importing not just its beer, but the entire Germanic drinking experience.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2024, China produced 20 million metric tons of soybeans, while importing more than 105 million metric tons.
—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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
And although American strategists have discussed the possibility of a blockade to prevent China from importing energy supplies, the country’s nuclear power plants and renewable energy sources now account for a third of its energy production, so that Beijing is less vulnerable to an energy blockade.
—Zack Cooper, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 1950s and 1960s, Löwenbräu took great pains to appeal to the American consumer by importing not just its beer, but the entire Germanic drinking experience.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2024, China produced 20 million metric tons of soybeans, while importing more than 105 million metric tons.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importing
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Just a few months ago, McKenna was weighing the two schools against each other, the Spartans finishing as runners-up in his historic recruiting war.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lawmakers are still weighing the costs to the state of doing so and have yet to decide on an approach, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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Restaurants can earn one, two or three stars, each level signifying a higher degree of excellence.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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