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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the unmistakable meaning of the skier's upraised arms as he finished his spectacular run
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the people have a right to know what the president's meaning is in getting the nation involved in this war
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Recent Examples of meanings
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS COLORFUL DEFIANCE — Bears' Caleb Williams explains meanings behind nail polish, says critics won’t stop him.
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FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Here are the key dates and meanings behind major Holy Days in the Christian faith.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Muslims see various meanings and lessons in observing the fast.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Our higher centers in the cortex make sense of the different contexts and meanings of the pleasures, but liking has a simple, fundamental basis in the brain.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Implicit learning uses different parts of the brain than solving problems or understanding the meanings of words, Albert said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
These maps reflect shifting cultural and political meanings attached to territory and power.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Here are the key dates and meanings behind major Holy Days in the Christian faith.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Muslims see various meanings and lessons in observing the fast.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Our higher centers in the cortex make sense of the different contexts and meanings of the pleasures, but liking has a simple, fundamental basis in the brain.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Implicit learning uses different parts of the brain than solving problems or understanding the meanings of words, Albert said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.
—Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
These maps reflect shifting cultural and political meanings attached to territory and power.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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Morgan Township sophomore Noah Ladra has grown in various senses of the word in the past year.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS typically doesn’t affect bladder control or the senses, such as taste, smell, touch, and hearing.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The thing to remember is these administrative arrest warrants have been deemed justified by courts in immigration purposes.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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The contents of Koong’s makeup bag ranges from standard drugstore products to the most expensive brands around, thanks to Gu.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Future steps Once a tentative agreement is reached, Veit said, both the firefighters’ union and the Independence City Council will hold votes on whether to approve its contents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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After thrashing Real España by five goals on the Honduran club’s home field last week, the Los Angeles Football Club was nearly guaranteed to advance to the next stage of the continental tournament.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Which words truly match your intentions?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Which words truly match your intentions?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Calderon, Becerra and Mahan floated ideas like investing more state funds to increase child care providers’ wages for programs like Head Start, a federal early childhood care program.—
Lia Russell
Updated February 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bateman said it’s been an education for him personally, chatting with these men over dinner and exchanging ideas.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Alongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The president announced plans to offer those who do not have a retirement savings plan through their employer, such as a 401(k), access to the same plan offered to federal workers.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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