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
Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
There have been calls for African countries to develop their own vaccine production infrastructure, rather than relying on imports, which left much of the Global South unable to access COVID-19 vaccines produced in the US and Europe during the pandemic.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The last case was reported July 9 in Veracruz, prompting Washington to suspend imports of live Mexican cattle.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Prices for nonfuel imports jumped by the most since April 2024.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
In Europe, the impending Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will penalize high-emissions steel imports, further incentivizing mills in Sweden, Germany, or elsewhere to invest in H₂-DRI/EAF.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The data reveals that audience loyalty has structurally realigned toward Indonesian storytelling, with local films now drawing 30-40 million annual admissions compared to imports’ 20-25 million range.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of the EU’s rare earth imports came from China last year, followed by Russia and Malaysia, according to the bloc.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Africa imports the vast majority of its refined fuels despite being a major oil producer, with leaders across the continent vowing in recent months to bolster their energy independence, including via renewable energy investments.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
RedTail imports a significant amount of inventory, and costs rose around 6% across the board in its most recent order.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
So did expensive imports, like Adrián Beltré and Robinson Canó.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
There have been calls for African countries to develop their own vaccine production infrastructure, rather than relying on imports, which left much of the Global South unable to access COVID-19 vaccines produced in the US and Europe during the pandemic.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The last case was reported July 9 in Veracruz, prompting Washington to suspend imports of live Mexican cattle.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Prices for nonfuel imports jumped by the most since April 2024.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The White House did introduce additional 25% tariffs on all Indian imports in response to New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil and military goods.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
In Europe, the impending Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will penalize high-emissions steel imports, further incentivizing mills in Sweden, Germany, or elsewhere to invest in H₂-DRI/EAF.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The data reveals that audience loyalty has structurally realigned toward Indonesian storytelling, with local films now drawing 30-40 million annual admissions compared to imports’ 20-25 million range.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of the EU’s rare earth imports came from China last year, followed by Russia and Malaysia, according to the bloc.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Owner Aisha Tedros imports all her coffee from Ethiopia.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Africa imports the vast majority of its refined fuels despite being a major oil producer, with leaders across the continent vowing in recent months to bolster their energy independence, including via renewable energy investments.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
RedTail imports a significant amount of inventory, and costs rose around 6% across the board in its most recent order.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
Noun
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In Pynchon’s best works, his bleakness is brightened, in both senses—illuminated and made lighter—by the sweep of his vision and his affection for his fallible, foolhardy, well-meaning, wildly outmatched main characters.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In his account of an Essex owl evening, all senses seem to merge, and all distinction between animate and inanimate disappears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a mix of trendsetting content and thoughtful storytelling, our editors keep an eye on what’s now, what’s next, and what truly matters.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Has no one ever told Evelyn that kindness matters?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means someone must stay, and Arisu volunteers.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Listening also means making choices that can feel selfish in the moment.—
Melissa Gonzalez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shrek The Third director Raman Hui, Elvis producer Schuyler Weiss and top execs from leading Japanese broadcasters Nippon TV and TBS are among the speakers set for the seminar program at this year’s TIFFCOM contents market in Tokyo.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That isn’t as fast as a supercar but is pretty quick for a vehicle that weighs over two-and-a-half tons.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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Each Tiger Dam tube weighs 50 pounds dry and 6,300 pounds when filled with water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That implies more than 19% upside from Wednesday's close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Because the broad thrust of Powell’s speech contained worries about the softening labor market, which implies the Fed will stay on its rate-cutting path in the near term.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Finn, who has been tattooing for more than 30 years, says tattoos carry different meanings for everyone.—
Kai McNamee,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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These motifs carry layered meanings, shifting from innocence to rebellion.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Retirement generally signifies the end of full-time work and a transition to a more leisurely life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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