as in senses
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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Relevance
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as in matters
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 means
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 imports
ABC News,
22 June 2026
By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That decrease continued into 2026, as young cattle imports from Mexico collapsed by more than 80% due to the screwworm outbreak.
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Andrew Muhammad,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The reforms open wider space for private businesses, direct imports and exports, private banks and Cuban diaspora investment — even allowing fast-food chains — inspired by Chinese and Vietnamese market-style communism.
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Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, America supplied 69 percent of Israel’s major conventional arms imports between 2019 and 2023 and approved some $20 billion in arms sales to Israel in the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
ImportYeti does show Lianzhou Technologies supplying imports to TP-Link.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
The old world was one of scarcity and dependence on imports.
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Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
This has significantly weakened the Indian rupee against the dollar at a time when global oil prices are rising, creating a treacherous situation for India, which imports more 85% of its crude requirements.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
India imports about 90% of its oil.
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ABC News,
4 June 2026
That's no small feat in a country that imports more than ninety percent of its food.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
As the war against Iran disrupted oil and gas supplies, Moscow and Beijing had discussions about boosting Russian oil exports to China, which imports around 70% of its crude oil.
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Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
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Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
The country imports much of the precious metal, which holds tremendous significance for the South Asian country and is viewed as something that can bring good fortune and build generational wealth.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
At the same time, China imports large amounts of oil from the Middle East and is the world's largest purchaser of Iranian oil, meaning China is both sensitive to the war's dire impacts on the global oil trade and key to supporting Iran's economy.
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CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
As fuel costs rise, more drivers are switching to EVs to save money, while governments from Laos to Ethiopia are embracing electrification to curb oil imports and reduce costs of fuel subsidies.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That decrease continued into 2026, as young cattle imports from Mexico collapsed by more than 80% due to the screwworm outbreak.
—
Andrew Muhammad,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The reforms open wider space for private businesses, direct imports and exports, private banks and Cuban diaspora investment — even allowing fast-food chains — inspired by Chinese and Vietnamese market-style communism.
—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China and the US vie for influence on the continent, especially in terms of control of Africa’s key mineral resources.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, America supplied 69 percent of Israel’s major conventional arms imports between 2019 and 2023 and approved some $20 billion in arms sales to Israel in the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
ImportYeti does show Lianzhou Technologies supplying imports to TP-Link.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
The old world was one of scarcity and dependence on imports.
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Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
The restaurant also imports ingredients directly from Italy and offers family-style meals alongside its dine-in service.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
This has significantly weakened the Indian rupee against the dollar at a time when global oil prices are rising, creating a treacherous situation for India, which imports more 85% of its crude requirements.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
India imports about 90% of its oil.
—
ABC News,
4 June 2026
That's no small feat in a country that imports more than ninety percent of its food.
—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
As the war against Iran disrupted oil and gas supplies, Moscow and Beijing had discussions about boosting Russian oil exports to China, which imports around 70% of its crude oil.
—
Anna Nemtsova,
Time,
23 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
The country imports much of the precious metal, which holds tremendous significance for the South Asian country and is viewed as something that can bring good fortune and build generational wealth.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
At the same time, China imports large amounts of oil from the Middle East and is the world's largest purchaser of Iranian oil, meaning China is both sensitive to the war's dire impacts on the global oil trade and key to supporting Iran's economy.
—
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
Noun
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Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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Oh, and their spidey senses can quickly turn into suspicion if their loyalty is tested.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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The statements and opinions expressed by the talent in this contents are personal and do not represent the views of the studio.
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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