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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3
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
Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026
The company is going all-out in the push with extensive marketing and programming meant to drive interest and engagement in the brand’s first ever Super Bowl (ABC has had the game before).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The 10-minute score, with begins with a virtuosic timpani solo, is meant to evoke the libidinous atmosphere in Mexico City dance clubs in the 1980s.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The animal was originally meant to be slaughtered for the Muslim festival of sacrifice.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
They are sold whole and meant to be ripped and dipped into schmears.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
What was meant as a technocratic method of reducing air pollution and addressing climate change turned into a culture war focal point.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
That meant Hornyak would shift his attention to playing on the Coast Volleyball team, which will compete in the 17-under Club Nationals July 4-7 in Orlando, Florida.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026
The company is going all-out in the push with extensive marketing and programming meant to drive interest and engagement in the brand’s first ever Super Bowl (ABC has had the game before).
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The 10-minute score, with begins with a virtuosic timpani solo, is meant to evoke the libidinous atmosphere in Mexico City dance clubs in the 1980s.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The animal was originally meant to be slaughtered for the Muslim festival of sacrifice.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
They are sold whole and meant to be ripped and dipped into schmears.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
What was meant as a technocratic method of reducing air pollution and addressing climate change turned into a culture war focal point.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 June 2026
That meant Hornyak would shift his attention to playing on the Coast Volleyball team, which will compete in the 17-under Club Nationals July 4-7 in Orlando, Florida.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Opponents could sense that Sabalenka’s demeanor signified a collapse was underway.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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What mattered, Topazio said, was creating a space where ambitious, high-level artistic work and humanity could coexist.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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San Antonio won eight of the 12 meetings against the Thunder this season — and in the end, the only matchup that really mattered.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The opening salvo of the assault is intended to distract the Russians and permit four other robots to get behind enemy lines.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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At an energy conference held in London, Chereau indicated that fuel shortages could further industrywide demand disruption.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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According to a Facebook post by FOX59 anchor Angela Ganote, Fields and his wife were stunned when a scanner later indicated the ticket was worth only $20.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Injuries complicated matters and the death of Diogo Jota weighed heavily on Liverpool, but to this point, their extraordinary activity in last summer’s transfer window has counted for little.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Having the pressure of falling in this spot, especially for three-year starters, weighed heavy.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The program was always planned to become stricter as the years unfolded, to give businesses more time to make the stronger reductions in their emissions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Serna had planned to go out for a celebratory dinner with his girlfriend, her sister and the sister’s boyfriend on the way back to Anaheim from Orange County after the 1975 State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In Sunday’s video, Bovino implied Mullin was not cut out for the job, mocking his family’s plumbing business.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The stock has had time to settle, and options implied volatility, while perhaps still modestly elevated post-earnings.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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