Synonyms of imports

imports 1 of 2

noun

plural of import

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senses
• contents
• meanings
• intentions
• intents
• definitions
• significances
• themes
• connotations
• messages
• implications
• drifts
• stuff
• denotations
• spirits
• natures
• significations
• indications
• purports
• cues
• topics
• suggestions
• essences
• burdens
• subjects
• hints
• motives
• intimations
• souls
• acceptances
• kernels
• tenors
• clues
• matters
• hearts
• bottoms
• nuclei
• motifs
• questions
• essentialities
• inklings
• cores
• acceptations
• gists
• piths
• points
• marrows
• quicks
• nubs
• cruxes

imports

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of import

1

as in matters

to be of importance

it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matters
• means
• weighs
• influences
• carries weight
• cuts ice
• counts
• affects
• signifies
• concerns
• amounts (to)
• sways
• adds up (to)

2

as in means

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

the word "freedom" can import different things to different people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• implies
• signifies
• spells
• denotes
• intends
• indicates
• symbols
• expresses
• suggests
• amounts (to)
• adds up (to)
• instances
• hints
• refers (to)
• points (to)
• infers
• intimates
• signals
• represents
• touches (on or upon)
• alludes (to)
• specifies
• symbolizes
• explains
• mentions
• connotes
• announces
• adverts
• cites
• embodies
• epitomizes
• proclaims
• insinuates
• personifies
• declares
• designates
• elucidates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imports

Noun

In the first half-year, China's total oil imports dropped 11% from a year ago in terms of volume. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 July 2026

As Russia has become increasingly reliant on China for its energy exports and imports of key technology amid Western sanctions, Roscosmos has started cooperation with China on its prospective lunar mission. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Currently, goods from India face 10 percent tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, as do all global imports. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

In 2014, the Dalai Lama visited Norway to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize but was snubbed by the entire Norwegian government, which caved to Chinese threats to halt fish imports. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

But imports of solar, batteries and EVs have been cushioning the blow. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026

Trade at the border was snarled in hours of queues in 2021 when Saudi Arabia imposed new restrictions on imports from the UAE. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

The rapid growth reflects China’s robust demand for Saudi crude oil and petrochemical products, as well as the kingdom's imports of Chinese machinery, electronics, and transport equipment. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

More than 80% of ASEAN’s oil and gas imports come from outside the region, the bulk of it transiting the Strait of Hormuz—a prime chokepoint. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Verb

Aass Bryggeri, a larger brewery and Norway’s oldest, also imports some beer, including their Norwegian Style Pilsner, Lite Norwegian Lager and Juleol, a dark holiday beer. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

People are questioning why others like Volvo, which is in fact Polestar's sister brand, and Ford Motor, which imports its Lincoln Nautilus from China, have been given the benefit of the doubt in this situation. — New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Rwanda imports all its petroleum products overland through two ports, one in ​Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and the other in Mombasa, ⁠Kenya. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

Japan imports nearly all of its oil and gas, and the yen’s recent decline to near a 40-year low has added to those concerns given recent high oil prices. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

At the same time, the country imports a significant volume of finished textile products. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

The movie basically imports Superman’s moral code, which doesn’t really jibe in a story filled to the brim with cigar-chomping bounty hunters and outlaws. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

When India also imports large amounts of gold, this further increases demand for foreign currency, which can weaken the Indian Rupee. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 24 June 2026

The restaurant also imports ingredients directly from Italy and offers family-style meals alongside its dine-in service. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026