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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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
DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
His home’s isolation meant Akagawa was not immediately aware of the tsunami risk that followed the earthquake.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Shortcut tactics almost always create larger problems than the one they are meant to solve.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Witch was made for next to nothing, which meant everyone was required to do everything.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The first-stage booster flew for the seventh time, and made a recovery landing at Landing Zone 40 (LZ-40), which meant Central Florida was in store for a sonic boom.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
His home’s isolation meant Akagawa was not immediately aware of the tsunami risk that followed the earthquake.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Shortcut tactics almost always create larger problems than the one they are meant to solve.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Witch was made for next to nothing, which meant everyone was required to do everything.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
The first-stage booster flew for the seventh time, and made a recovery landing at Landing Zone 40 (LZ-40), which meant Central Florida was in store for a sonic boom.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Of course, none of it mattered much.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Phil Long While Skubal wasn't dominant, that hardly mattered to the Tigers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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While effectively just a wargame made public, the release of this information is likely intended to send a warning to the US, rather than actually boast about its technological prowess.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Among the tackles who have been weighed at the NFL Combine, none in the last nine years stepped on the scale lighter than 290 pounds.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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As the Justice Department weighed approval, a coalition of states led by California are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal that’s expected to be filed within a month.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
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With the new wells for compact compliance now planned, the Republican River district and the local groundwater districts must get serious about conservation planning.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The tournament lasts until July 19 and watch parties are being planned at dozens of locations around the Bay Area.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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