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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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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
Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
The $49 billion invested in African agriculture in 2022 meant that African farmers received 10% of the investment of farmers in other regions, the Boston Consulting Group said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In a livestream on the organization's official Facebook page, pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In practice, this meant that the pan required less oil than other carbon-steel pans to achieve a functionally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
It was also updated to clarify that Buchmann meant margins in western Wyandotte were small enough to indicate that the race couldn’t tighten.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The flight reductions are meant to alleviate stress on essential airport employees who have been working without pay, and ensure flights remain safe.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
This approach is meant to reduce crowding and prevent day-of travel surprises.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
The $49 billion invested in African agriculture in 2022 meant that African farmers received 10% of the investment of farmers in other regions, the Boston Consulting Group said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In a livestream on the organization's official Facebook page, pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
In practice, this meant that the pan required less oil than other carbon-steel pans to achieve a functionally nonstick surface.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
It was also updated to clarify that Buchmann meant margins in western Wyandotte were small enough to indicate that the race couldn’t tighten.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
The flight reductions are meant to alleviate stress on essential airport employees who have been working without pay, and ensure flights remain safe.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
This approach is meant to reduce crowding and prevent day-of travel surprises.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Platner’s former political director, Genevieve McDonald, accused Platner of knowing what the tattoo signified in a Facebook post, according to news reports.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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But for Burt’s family, that mattered less than the entertainment value of the movie.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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To be sure, there were local issues and candidates that mattered, but in those elections where there were exit polls, voters cited the cost of living as the major factor in their vote, with health care next.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then in the second quarter, Rodgers’ pass intended for DK Metcalf sailed high and was easily intercepted by safety RJ Mickens.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The iCBT group showed large reductions in social anxiety compared to the control group, with effect sizes that denoted very strong effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This practice had its own history, another tributary to the overshoot conjuncture that weighed heavily on its future course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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There were ballot proposals in the county to be weighed, and treasurers to be chosen.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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McConnell ordered that the administration use Section 32 funds to make up the difference between the 65% of benefits the administration planned to pay by using the contingency fund and the full value of the benefits.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.—
Caroline Baum,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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