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
Protesters said the demonstration was meant to reflect democratic participation in its most visible form — expressive, passionate, and impossible to ignore.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This drawstring pair is meant to have a relaxed, slouchy leg and a high-rise silhouette.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
In the decades since, analytical philosophers have produced all manner of models meant to explain how consciousness arises.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
In this form, the organism can lie dormant for months to years in response to harsh environments, including those created by the human host’s immune response or medications meant to kill the parasite.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Seventy-eight people have been charged since 2022 — and 57 convicted — after federal prosecutors said the Minnesota nonprofit group Feeding Our Future stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
His career in Hollywood meant that Knotts was often away from his family.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Filled with a note and dozens of self-care items, the bags are meant to help fellow cancer patients feel seen and supported.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Da Lin, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
This drawstring pair is meant to have a relaxed, slouchy leg and a high-rise silhouette.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
In the decades since, analytical philosophers have produced all manner of models meant to explain how consciousness arises.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
In this form, the organism can lie dormant for months to years in response to harsh environments, including those created by the human host’s immune response or medications meant to kill the parasite.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Seventy-eight people have been charged since 2022 — and 57 convicted — after federal prosecutors said the Minnesota nonprofit group Feeding Our Future stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
His career in Hollywood meant that Knotts was often away from his family.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Filled with a note and dozens of self-care items, the bags are meant to help fellow cancer patients feel seen and supported.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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In days of old, that signified no parking.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chiefs linebacker and team leader Nick Bolton remembered taking pride in the fact that the defense seemed to rise up on snaps that mattered most.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Real-time viewing was what mattered.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But ever since, they’ve been shut out, no pun intended.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fitness requirements and tour intensity are clearly indicated, helping travelers choose journeys suited to their abilities.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Comments from some of the company representatives indicated the president may need to do more convincing.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The sheriff’s office voluntarily released some documents and video to Cal-OSHA amid late-December court hearings that weighed the sheriff’s request to reject the subpoenas for interviews and documents against Cal-OSHA’s request to uphold them.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, the Cuban government creates a harmful imbalance in how these two dimensions are described and weighed.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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