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
In 2007, Morganroth — then known by her birth name April McClellan — was charged with cashing a $5,000 welfare check in Arizona meant for her brother, according to court documents.
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Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The security gates are meant to be a neat assembly line, not a five-car pileup.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Those enhanced subsidies, which Congress let expire at the end of last year, meant enrollees with lower incomes had to pay little or nothing toward their premiums.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
For every scene, participants picked one robot from a lineup of six that differed only in color—there were four skin tones ranging from light to dark, plus a silver and a teal option meant as nonracial baselines.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The two sides have disagreed in the past on labor standard requirements in bills meant to speed up home building.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Was his death always meant to be a full-circle moment that calls back to the series premiere?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
But since only Kennedys can be buried there, that would have meant Lauren and Carolyn would be buried separately, which their family did not want.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The security gates are meant to be a neat assembly line, not a five-car pileup.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Those enhanced subsidies, which Congress let expire at the end of last year, meant enrollees with lower incomes had to pay little or nothing toward their premiums.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
For every scene, participants picked one robot from a lineup of six that differed only in color—there were four skin tones ranging from light to dark, plus a silver and a teal option meant as nonracial baselines.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The two sides have disagreed in the past on labor standard requirements in bills meant to speed up home building.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Was his death always meant to be a full-circle moment that calls back to the series premiere?
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
But since only Kennedys can be buried there, that would have meant Lauren and Carolyn would be buried separately, which their family did not want.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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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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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To his supporters, none of this mattered.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For the Kings, however, all that mattered were the two vital points.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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That was followed by an April 2025 executive order that, among other things, is intended to increase the number of parking spaces for big rigs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But in Patterson Tuesday, Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirske indicated the federal government would take the lead on any investigation into the shooting of Hernandez.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Initial reports indicated that the teenager had been stabbed during a fight near Bess Race Elementary School and had non-life threatening injuries.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the veterinarian’s office, Miracle weighed only 10 pounds.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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After working through the night, Big Chief Demond emerged transformed in a suit that stood more than 10 feet tall and weighed 120 pounds.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The chat room was on fire, because Magnus Carlsen had lost to the kid—Hans Niemann—and then implied that Hans had cheated.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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