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
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy, imports 94% of its energy, according to a 2024 report from the Korea Energy Statistics Information Systems, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuba has for months been squeezed by an American ban on Venezuelan oil imports to the island, which has quickly spiraled into an energy crisis where blackouts and food shortages are common, and health care and transportation judder to a halt.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Keliber still faces the prospects that low-cost Chinese imports could undercut its commercial potential unless Brussels accepts some form of demand-side support or risk-sharing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In Guatemala, second-hand clothing is more than four times cheaper than new clothing imports.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Overreliance on mineral imports to fill and maintain the vault — particularly from unstable nations — poses real risks.
—John Adams, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But the war with Iran has disrupted supplies, tripling the cost of imports, according to Egyptian officials.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The new order stops future imports but does not affect devices already in use across the country.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia imports more than 80% of its food, the United Arab Emirates around 90%, and Qatar about 98%.
—Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The water will move from one area to the other through the pipelines of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the regional wholesaler that imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Japan, which imports almost all of its crude oil from the Middle East, began releasing a record 80 million barrels of oil from state reserves on Monday, about a 45-day supply.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
While the store imports its goods from Pakistan and sells styles traditional to South Asia, Malik said his customers come from a variety of backgrounds, including from Middle Eastern and Western countries and traditions.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In Bangladesh, which imports nearly 95% of its energy needs, fuel prices have risen, leading to rationing, panic buying, and long lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil, is vulnerable as crude prices surged toward $120 per barrel, and the impact on the economy could be significant.
—Swati Gupta, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Taiwan also imports nearly all of its LNG.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy, imports 94% of its energy, according to a 2024 report from the Korea Energy Statistics Information Systems, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Cuba has for months been squeezed by an American ban on Venezuelan oil imports to the island, which has quickly spiraled into an energy crisis where blackouts and food shortages are common, and health care and transportation judder to a halt.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Keliber still faces the prospects that low-cost Chinese imports could undercut its commercial potential unless Brussels accepts some form of demand-side support or risk-sharing.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In Guatemala, second-hand clothing is more than four times cheaper than new clothing imports.
—Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Overreliance on mineral imports to fill and maintain the vault — particularly from unstable nations — poses real risks.
—John Adams, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But the war with Iran has disrupted supplies, tripling the cost of imports, according to Egyptian officials.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The new order stops future imports but does not affect devices already in use across the country.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
India, which imports nitrogen fertilizers as well as natural gas to produce them domestically, also faces high exposure to the shortages, Heyl added.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia imports more than 80% of its food, the United Arab Emirates around 90%, and Qatar about 98%.
—Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The water will move from one area to the other through the pipelines of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the regional wholesaler that imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Japan, which imports almost all of its crude oil from the Middle East, began releasing a record 80 million barrels of oil from state reserves on Monday, about a 45-day supply.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
While the store imports its goods from Pakistan and sells styles traditional to South Asia, Malik said his customers come from a variety of backgrounds, including from Middle Eastern and Western countries and traditions.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
In Bangladesh, which imports nearly 95% of its energy needs, fuel prices have risen, leading to rationing, panic buying, and long lines.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil, is vulnerable as crude prices surged toward $120 per barrel, and the impact on the economy could be significant.
—Swati Gupta, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Taiwan also imports nearly all of its LNG.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
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To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Finally, our experience matters.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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How to Wash Produce Effectively Washing makes a measurable difference, and the method matters.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even if the strait opened now, all that oil still needs to make its way through the refineries, which means prices wouldn't immediately drop.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mahan’s lackluster standing puts pressure on him to come up with something new to appeal to voters, even if that means breaking with Democrats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The contents of the message are unclear.—
James Legge,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Edelmira Firman stands 4-foot-11 and weighs around 140 pounds, deputies said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Murray is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray sweatpants and black and blue shoes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nordic skiing, as its name implies, is the furthest thing from an American sport.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit is an homage to chess, and all of the possibilities and complications the game implies.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Monet sent letters and postcards across a continent of space and a century of time, to be imbued with new and varied meanings by every curator, software engineer, child, and parent who lays eyes on them.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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