1
as in signified
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 mattered
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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Recent Examples of meant
British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.
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Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
At that point, assistant states’ attorneys were arguing that Talley’s past criminal history meant he should be held pending trial for a pair of April 2025 charges alleging armed robbery and carjacking.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But Lickenbrock said the bill is not meant to target consumers.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The red thread in this bracelet is meant to supply you with courage and strength, and the seven knots encourage positive energy.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
That meant hiring around 1,800 new employees rather than 2,000.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
What is her final look to Robert and then into the camera meant to represent?
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
After their emotional meeting, Hobson reflected on how much Joyner's donation meant to her.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Sharifullah faces up to 20 years in prison, though jurors deadlocked on whether deaths directly resulted from his conspiracy — a question that could have meant a life sentence.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
At that point, assistant states’ attorneys were arguing that Talley’s past criminal history meant he should be held pending trial for a pair of April 2025 charges alleging armed robbery and carjacking.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But Lickenbrock said the bill is not meant to target consumers.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The red thread in this bracelet is meant to supply you with courage and strength, and the seven knots encourage positive energy.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
That meant hiring around 1,800 new employees rather than 2,000.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
What is her final look to Robert and then into the camera meant to represent?
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
After their emotional meeting, Hobson reflected on how much Joyner's donation meant to her.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Sharifullah faces up to 20 years in prison, though jurors deadlocked on whether deaths directly resulted from his conspiracy — a question that could have meant a life sentence.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Here are three moments that mattered from Game 7.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The first seven minutes are a beatless drift of gas-canister hiss, intended to symbolize the sound of a baby emerging into the world.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Mexican Navy indicated that the operation was the result of 19 months of surveillance and involved more than 500 personnel, six helicopters, and intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have indicated the case is being treated as a potentially antisemitic incident, though motive has not been confirmed.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ruling was appealed, and the case is now being weighed by the Supreme Judicial Court.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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The mammoth animal, which had been roaming Seminole County neighborhoods for more than a month, weighed 740 pounds when he was captured in Longwood, FWC told the Orlando Sentinel.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The event is happening after it was initially planned for 2025 but was postponed.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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The day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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As Mercury squares Pluto, something said or implied may feel more intense than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Trump also implied that Leo − the first pope born in the United States − was chosen by the conclave last year, partly in response to his own leadership.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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