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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
Paved highways meant dangerous going for horse and rider, and her only mishap of the trip would come at Portland, when Goldie slipped on rain-slick pavement and fell on his rider and broke her leg, resulting in a delay of several weeks.
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Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Sciatica exercises are meant to help relieve pain associated with the condition and should be done under the supervision of a physical therapist.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
This retrograde is a reminder that wellbeing isn’t meant to be drastic but slow, steady, and small.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
This was Slot’s way of life until his move to Zwolle’s academy meant a new routine that involved a 15-minute bicycle ride out of Bergentheim to the railway station in Marienberg, followed by a 45-minute train journey to training or matches, then the same again to get home, six times a week.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Terrain mats are portable swaths of artificial turf meant to simulate a putting green.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
What that meant, however, was taking shape.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Sciatica exercises are meant to help relieve pain associated with the condition and should be done under the supervision of a physical therapist.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
This retrograde is a reminder that wellbeing isn’t meant to be drastic but slow, steady, and small.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
This was Slot’s way of life until his move to Zwolle’s academy meant a new routine that involved a 15-minute bicycle ride out of Bergentheim to the railway station in Marienberg, followed by a 45-minute train journey to training or matches, then the same again to get home, six times a week.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Terrain mats are portable swaths of artificial turf meant to simulate a putting green.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
What that meant, however, was taking shape.
—Doug Haller, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
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Where his ear for gentle piano beats and dreamy Auto-Tune vocals express wistfulness for the days on his block when not much mattered other than getting some play or a bowl of his auntie’s mac and cheese.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Mar. 2025
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All that mattered was connection.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The city had intended to offer the real estate for sale or lease until budgetary woes led Mayor Todd Gloria to call off the plan to secure a new City Hall.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The headline also implied broader public support for negotiations that could ease international pressure and economic hardship.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As has been the case with 21st century globalization, an unprecedented boom in global trade and investment during the Gold Standard era implied all the major countries were indebted to each other in an interlinked global web of debts, counter debts and obligations.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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