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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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
Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The packages execute an obfuscated payload that can run during the npm install process, which occurs before a developer imports or actually uses the package in a production environment.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Inventories rise and fall for many reasons, including refinery maintenance, imports, exports, demand swings, blending changes, and seasonal adjustments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And with no imports reaching the island, Cubans have to eat what’s grown locally, said CiberCuba (Valencia).
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 May 2026
After refinery closure announcements, officials directed the California Energy Commission to explore ways to stabilize fuel supply, including maintaining in-state refining capacity and increasing imports.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Southern California imports about half of its water from other regions.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Saudi Arabia, which has one of the world’s biggest defense budgets but imports almost all of its military equipment, has set a goal of localizing 50% of that spending by 2030.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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
Cuba imports 70% to 80% of its domestic food requirements, with most imports slated for social protection programs, according to the World Food Programme.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 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
The region imports around 70% of its supply of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock used to produce polymers like polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The state imports about 75% of its oil from foreign countries and Alaska.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Noun
Data published by Norway’s Rystad Energy in mid-May shows that Gulf solar PV imports collapsed in March; the UAE’s imports fell to 160 MW from 767 MW the previous month, while Saudi Arabia’s dropped from 704 MW to 80 MW.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The packages execute an obfuscated payload that can run during the npm install process, which occurs before a developer imports or actually uses the package in a production environment.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Inventories rise and fall for many reasons, including refinery maintenance, imports, exports, demand swings, blending changes, and seasonal adjustments.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And with no imports reaching the island, Cubans have to eat what’s grown locally, said CiberCuba (Valencia).
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 May 2026
After refinery closure announcements, officials directed the California Energy Commission to explore ways to stabilize fuel supply, including maintaining in-state refining capacity and increasing imports.
—Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Southern California imports about half of its water from other regions.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Saudi Arabia, which has one of the world’s biggest defense budgets but imports almost all of its military equipment, has set a goal of localizing 50% of that spending by 2030.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
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
Cuba imports 70% to 80% of its domestic food requirements, with most imports slated for social protection programs, according to the World Food Programme.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 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
The region imports around 70% of its supply of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock used to produce polymers like polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The state imports about 75% of its oil from foreign countries and Alaska.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
Noun
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Consider a small refresh by choosing soft clothes that soothe your senses, which helps your energy stay even through conversations and errands.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Family history matters but isn’t the dominant driver.—
Allison Palmer
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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This consistency matters more than peak brightness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Cherfilus-McCormick also called on the Democratic Party and allies to speak up about what Wasserman Schultz’s presence in the race means regarding Black political representation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Noun
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There were no details on the message’s contents.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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There were no details on the contents of the message.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Verb
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That ball of twine stands at least 11 feet tall, weighs almost 29,000 pounds and has a circumference of at least 46 feet.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That implies little upside for this now-$312 stock, which hasn’t had a down week since March 20.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This month, despite the spring of it all, my favorite covers were strange and dark, their meanings obscure.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This guiding principle signifies Stephanie’s commitment to tirelessly fighting for her clients and securing favorable results.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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