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verb

present participle of mean
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as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of these colder nights mean autumn has truly arrived

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Recent Examples of meaning
Noun
As religious participation declines, one important answer is to create secular frameworks that similarly build common meaning and shared purpose among people—qualities that machines, by definition, cannot provide. Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025 These abstract metaphors for legal deformation, social imprisonment, and corrupted meaning are spaces where American experience is currently, frequently twisted. Armond White, National Review, 14 May 2025
Verb
Before their flight, the Tigers signed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, meaning there is one fewer spot left to win. Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 But still, 14 out of 33 is not a majority, meaning most of our voters picked someone other than the obvious preseason favorite to win the whole thing. Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meaning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaning
Noun
  • The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • There have been comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but none make much sense.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.
    William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Inside were human skeletal remains which officials believe were deposited for ritual purposes before the site was abandoned, according to the release.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • This bias weakened over time, as the theory came to have more distance from the Trump administration, and more suggestive bits of circumstantial evidence accrued.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
  • Jimmy Kimmel flustered guest Pedro Pascal with a suggestive question about Reed Richards' stretchable body parts on Monday's episode of his late-night show.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Truly pocket sized and weighing just 165g, FiiO says this is the ideal travel companion thanks to 12 hours of battery life and a two-hour fast-charge mode.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Recreationally, Schnell drives vehicles weighing more than 12,000 pounds for stadiums packed with fans.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For new investors in their early 20s or 30s who have never experienced a market correction or for someone planning on retiring soon, experiencing a market correction can be very unsettling.
    Earl Carr, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Now that the former governor is planning a run for mayor, New Yorkers should hear those questions.
    Peter Arbeeny, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Against that backdrop, Monday’s meeting has taken on a heightened significance.
    Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • With the restoration complete, the film’s premiere at Cannes Classics takes on special significance for its original stars.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • The goal is to haul Ford vehicles from the Kentucky Truck Plant to dealerships anywhere in the nation.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Those goals were just the fourth and fifth in 14 games this spring.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 26 May 2025

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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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