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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
Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
This isn’t meant to create an issue where there isn’t one.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In his remarks, Leo also reminded authorities that justice is meant to protect society, but that incarceration is not meant to be punishment alone.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The idea of a deduction for small businesses itself was meant to balance out the tax cuts given to larger corporations as part of the 2017 GOP tax bill, Kustoff said.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The new space on Marty Street and Overland Park Drive is designed to hold 90 to 95 stalls, but meant to be flexible based on a vendor’s needs.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Today is meant for open minds and honest choices.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The lack of reprieve meant that along with Greg’s flip-flopping shifts, my moods tended to follow suit.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
This isn’t meant to create an issue where there isn’t one.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
In his remarks, Leo also reminded authorities that justice is meant to protect society, but that incarceration is not meant to be punishment alone.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The idea of a deduction for small businesses itself was meant to balance out the tax cuts given to larger corporations as part of the 2017 GOP tax bill, Kustoff said.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The new space on Marty Street and Overland Park Drive is designed to hold 90 to 95 stalls, but meant to be flexible based on a vendor’s needs.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Today is meant for open minds and honest choices.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The lack of reprieve meant that along with Greg’s flip-flopping shifts, my moods tended to follow suit.
—Literary Hub, 15 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
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Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The game shouldn’t have mattered.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list, but rather a guide to matching needs and prospects of interest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Early in the pandemic, Hilton invited Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of health policy at Stanford, to discuss COVID-19 after his study in Santa Clara County indicated the virus was more widespread and less deadly than initially thought.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Previous reports from the Daily Mail indicated Andrew’s daughters will also miss the Royal Ascot.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 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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Flavin says she is left with few options and has weighed closing the shop and reopening possibly as a nail salon, but says that this community is too important to give up on.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Apple implied that the 65 year-old Cook would continue serving as the company's de-facto ambassador to politicians in his new role.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The statement implied that Hezbollah may resume its rocket attacks if Israel continues to target it and remains in southern Lebanon.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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