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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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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
This meant two-hour sessions at the gym, long runs, and horseback riding on the weekends.
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Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
But that's really not what the vouchers were meant for.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
For Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, that meant trouble.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
After the mission design was finalized back in April of 2025, the reallocation of resources meant that the initial costing process could only be completed in September.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Cuts to cyber personnel and resources at the Department of Homeland Security have meant less information-sharing with critical infrastructure firms on potential Iranian hacking threats than in similar situations in years past, according to current and former US officials and industry executives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
International Women’s Day is meant to celebrate progress while acknowledging how much work remains to be done.
—Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
But that's really not what the vouchers were meant for.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
For Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, that meant trouble.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
After the mission design was finalized back in April of 2025, the reallocation of resources meant that the initial costing process could only be completed in September.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Cuts to cyber personnel and resources at the Department of Homeland Security have meant less information-sharing with critical infrastructure firms on potential Iranian hacking threats than in similar situations in years past, according to current and former US officials and industry executives.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
International Women’s Day is meant to celebrate progress while acknowledging how much work remains to be done.
—Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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None of that mattered once the game tightened and Brooklyn finally found a way to win a possession battle late.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite Philly eyeing a move up the East’s playoff standings, the Hawks were better in the minutes that mattered down the stretch.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The World Conference of Classics had all the signs of a typical political spectacle, intended to cultivate appreciation for Chinese culture abroad.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reports have previously indicated that Eli Lilly was preparing an offer, but the latest suitor is rumored to be AstraZeneca.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell at the time was a recent domestic partner of Burnett’s, the State’s Attorney’s Office indicated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During holidays, the Italian bakeries on Franklin Avenue used vast amounts of raw milk and cream, so the truck would have dozens of those old style 10-gallon cans that weighed just under 100 pounds full.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Surging oil prices have weighed heavily on stocks in recent days, as traders fear that a prolonged spike in fuel prices could lead to another spike in inflation and hurt the economy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2012, Hezbollah planned and executed a suicide bombing on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, that was carrying Israeli tourists, killing six and injuring dozens more.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The remark, which spread quickly across news and social media, implied that Israel pushed the US into attacking.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hickenlooper even implied that Trump’s decision to attack Iran had a political angle.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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