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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
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Growing tomato varieties resistant to Fusarium and Verticillium wilts is the most effective means of control.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The counter drone systems are likely to employ a mix of hard kill and soft kill means.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Being interruptible means loosening our grip on our tasks and plans so there's enough space for real people to get in.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026
The states have spent two years building the means to follow it anyway.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 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
Iran agreed to give up the means to make a nuclear weapon.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 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
But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Growing tomato varieties resistant to Fusarium and Verticillium wilts is the most effective means of control.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
The counter drone systems are likely to employ a mix of hard kill and soft kill means.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Being interruptible means loosening our grip on our tasks and plans so there's enough space for real people to get in.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 20 June 2026
The states have spent two years building the means to follow it anyway.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 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
Iran agreed to give up the means to make a nuclear weapon.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
Verb
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These same compounds already show up as some of the priciest line items on typical biohacking clinic menus, which is part of why this regulatory fight matters to anyone pricing out a visit.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 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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Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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State lawmakers have stepped back from earlier, wider-ranging attempts to regulate AI that were vetoed or otherwise derailed by governors who viewed the measures as too onerous toward the industry’s development, including efforts to hold developers accountable for bias in AI systems.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a state instrumentality created under the Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023), FRNT is fully reserved and managed in partnership with Franklin Templeton.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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Personal financial advisers These professionals help clients build and manage wealth and plan for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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You might not have been affected by this round of layoffs, but the harms of extreme wealth concentration are coming for all of us.—
Alex Lee,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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 23 Jun. 2026.
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