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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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2
as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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as in measure
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
won the competition by fair and honest means
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
the ends don't justify the means
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Kumi means 10 in Swahili; this name would act as a nod to mother Kala, since the newborn is her 10th calf.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This means hydrogen vehicles use much more primary energy than battery EVs when both are powered by the same renewable electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
That means the company wants Eno to reason through tasks, adjust when conditions change and carry out jobs that go beyond pre-programmed movements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The redrawn congressional map means that more than 400,000 (comma not period) voters now live in a different congressional district, according to local supervisors of elections.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Businesses expect higher costs to linger, which means their customers might need to prepare for that too.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Founder of the House Tax Equity Caucus, Elliott — who favors child tax and renters’ credits or other means to reduce burdens on low- and middle-income households — says the demand for relief is the voters’ mantra.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Iran agreed to give up the means to make a nuclear weapon.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Tired of spending large portions of already minimal means of disposable income on clothing that doesn’t retain its original shape, color or structure after a few wears, shoppers of today’s turbulent economic climate are hyper-focused on cost-per-wear when purchasing clothing online and in-person.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Carter Hart hasn't been terrible by any means, but the Hurricanes aren't struggling against him, either.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
On ascent, the same single-point system becomes the only means of returning astronauts to lunar orbit.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Claire Femiano, a Font Hill neighborhood resident, said there is a lot of misinformation surrounding what stream restoration means.
—Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Verb
Which means the quality of one’s playing career isn’t supposed to affect their ability to be inducted for success as a coach or executive, and vice versa.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Kumi means 10 in Swahili; this name would act as a nod to mother Kala, since the newborn is her 10th calf.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
This means hydrogen vehicles use much more primary energy than battery EVs when both are powered by the same renewable electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
That means the company wants Eno to reason through tasks, adjust when conditions change and carry out jobs that go beyond pre-programmed movements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The redrawn congressional map means that more than 400,000 (comma not period) voters now live in a different congressional district, according to local supervisors of elections.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Businesses expect higher costs to linger, which means their customers might need to prepare for that too.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Noun
The fund was created at a Thursday meeting of the performing arts center's board of trustees, with the members voting unanimously to acknowledge the president's contributions to the center by all legal means.
—Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Founder of the House Tax Equity Caucus, Elliott — who favors child tax and renters’ credits or other means to reduce burdens on low- and middle-income households — says the demand for relief is the voters’ mantra.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Iran agreed to give up the means to make a nuclear weapon.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Tired of spending large portions of already minimal means of disposable income on clothing that doesn’t retain its original shape, color or structure after a few wears, shoppers of today’s turbulent economic climate are hyper-focused on cost-per-wear when purchasing clothing online and in-person.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Carter Hart hasn't been terrible by any means, but the Hurricanes aren't struggling against him, either.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
On ascent, the same single-point system becomes the only means of returning astronauts to lunar orbit.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Claire Femiano, a Font Hill neighborhood resident, said there is a lot of misinformation surrounding what stream restoration means.
—Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
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The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ signifies a major step in what has been a 144-year journey toward completion for an extraordinary religious building that attracts millions of visitors a year.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Verb
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More than a financial act, a contribution from one representative to another serves as a signal about who matters and who is vulnerable.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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General Daily Insight for June 10, 2026 The honest answer matters more than the perfect delivery.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The family of former 49ers defensive lineman Aldon Smith intends to have his brain studied by CTE experts, according to family statement released Tuesday.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Both embassies are in Luxembourg and hold a backup of the countries’ critical data, set up as a security measure against cyber and climate risks.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Bake 30-40 minutes longer until center of meatloaf measures 165°F with an instant-read thermometer.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Yet dystopian fears are impossible to shrug off, especially since the technology stands to concentrate even more wealth and power into even fewer hands.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Elites in Ancient Rome went to great lengths to advertise their status and wealth.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/means. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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