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
Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In practice, this meant shooting Monday through Thursday, followed by a prep day on Friday.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
It is also meant to be a space for experimentation, where artists can explore XR and AI art, and work with colleagues from Onassis ONX, an accelerator for new media and digital artists, which is based between Athens and New York City.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Critics such as lawmaker Salman Zaker, however, accuse the government of diverting the very water meant for the lake’s revival.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Given the opponent, Wednesday’s trip back to the famous arena meant a little extra to the returning Boston players.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Current computer simulations are not meant to resolve these smaller events.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In practice, this meant shooting Monday through Thursday, followed by a prep day on Friday.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
It is also meant to be a space for experimentation, where artists can explore XR and AI art, and work with colleagues from Onassis ONX, an accelerator for new media and digital artists, which is based between Athens and New York City.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Critics such as lawmaker Salman Zaker, however, accuse the government of diverting the very water meant for the lake’s revival.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Given the opponent, Wednesday’s trip back to the famous arena meant a little extra to the returning Boston players.
—Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Current computer simulations are not meant to resolve these smaller events.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
Verb
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The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Platner’s former political director, Genevieve McDonald, accused Platner of knowing what the tattoo signified in a Facebook post, according to news reports.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That uneven distribution mattered.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Choosing the right person mattered far more than checking regional or ideological boxes to balance the ticket.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At first, it was intended only for European and Central Asian countries.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Adams described the attack as deliberate and that Koehler intended to terrorize the victim.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Specifics as to Gaghan’s take are under wraps, though sources indicated that the film revolves around Silicon Valley, specifically.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The iCBT group showed large reductions in social anxiety compared to the control group, with effect sizes that denoted very strong effects.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This practice had its own history, another tributary to the overshoot conjuncture that weighed heavily on its future course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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There were ballot proposals in the county to be weighed, and treasurers to be chosen.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dean and some of the others who planned to go to Costa Rica filed consumer complaints with the Attorney General’s Office about Arenal Outdoor.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The area’s other soccer team, Sacramento Republic FC, initially planned to have a new stadium in the downtown Railyards as far back as 2019.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jerry Jones didn’t care much about what his Dallas Cowboys’ 3-5-1 record implied before the NFL trade deadline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As practically everyone on the reunion stage, including Stause’s sole remaining ally, Chelsea Lazkani, either said or implied, there is a line—and Stause crossed it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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