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
Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump had enacted an additional 25% tariff on Canadian imports, ostensibly as punishment for fentanyl flowing into the United States from the north.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump pledged to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10%.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
This tool allows the EU to impose or increase customs duties, restrict exports or imports with quotas or licenses, restrict trade in services, and curb public procurement access, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights and access to EU financial markets.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, industrial and agricultural production have sharply declined, as have food imports.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while New Delhi primarily imports dry fruits, inorganic or organic chemicals, and glassware.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, at Blue Spruce Chocolates in Kittredge, owner Mark Joyce imports the beans from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ryan Castilloux managing director of Adamas Intelligence The European region currently imports nearly all of its rare earth magnets from China, although Suleman expects Neo’s Narva facility to be capable of fulfilling around 10% of that demand.
—Sam Meredith,christopher Kang, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Yun Hai, a company that imports specialty ingredients from Taiwan, offers a bundle of unique versions that makes an excellent gift set.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
The United States imports 99% of its coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Take Taiwan, which imports 96% of its energy.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The Turks and Caicos still imports much of its food, like many destinations in the Caribbean.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Chinese state media criticized the H20 for lacking technological prowess and being environmentally unfriendly, with regulators eventually halting imports over security concerns.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump had enacted an additional 25% tariff on Canadian imports, ostensibly as punishment for fentanyl flowing into the United States from the north.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump pledged to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10%.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
This tool allows the EU to impose or increase customs duties, restrict exports or imports with quotas or licenses, restrict trade in services, and curb public procurement access, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights and access to EU financial markets.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, industrial and agricultural production have sharply declined, as have food imports.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cuba imports about 60% of its oil, according to the International Energy Agency, and until recently relied heavily on subsidized Venezuelan crude.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while New Delhi primarily imports dry fruits, inorganic or organic chemicals, and glassware.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, at Blue Spruce Chocolates in Kittredge, owner Mark Joyce imports the beans from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ryan Castilloux managing director of Adamas Intelligence The European region currently imports nearly all of its rare earth magnets from China, although Suleman expects Neo’s Narva facility to be capable of fulfilling around 10% of that demand.
—Sam Meredith,christopher Kang, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Yun Hai, a company that imports specialty ingredients from Taiwan, offers a bundle of unique versions that makes an excellent gift set.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
The United States imports 99% of its coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Take Taiwan, which imports 96% of its energy.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The Turks and Caicos still imports much of its food, like many destinations in the Caribbean.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
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Visitors would stand in awe as their senses were overwhelmed by colorful images and animations displayed in coordinated displays over multiple, large, flat-screen TVs.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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History does not record many cases in which a power-mad leader careening toward tyranny suddenly regained his senses and became more moderate.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each issue curates essays, interviews, frameworks, and visual explainers that add up to a coherent exploration of a topic that matters.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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That caveat matters, Rummer pointed out.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Yale said the move to raise the limit to $100,000 means nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify for all education expenses being covered.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Dak's case, that also means 10 years without an NFC Championship Game appearance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The comic book was stolen from Cage’s Los Angeles home in 2000 but was recovered in 2011 when it was found by a man who had purchased the contents of an old storage locker in southern California.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although at least the cake shows you its contents.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The open-top Speedster weighs under 900 kilograms, or just below 2,000 pounds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Greenland may further test the limits Graham’s comments come as the administration weighs not only its next steps in Venezuela, but also Greenland.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Liverpool book, King’s biography implies, was part of a painful, covert search for a different way to write.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond their practical uses, these plants carry meanings tied to healing, protection, wisdom, and renewal.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2026
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This view of mascots as brand assets that provide consistency aligns with prior academic research, which suggests that mascots can become symbolic assets with rich meanings.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Too often, that nickname signifies a resistance to necessary change.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This signifies a 76% increase compared to the three-month average volume.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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