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as in mattered
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in meant
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down
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Recent Examples of signified
The data signified a reversal from the 29,000 decline seen in September.
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Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Ice is often taken for granted today, but the ability to both store and keep frozen water signified immense influence and privilege in ancient cultures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Although this defeat signified the end of Sandinista rule, the Sandinistas themselves survived, albeit in name only.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
But the session also signified a major change in how business is conducted in the Missouri Senate, which may shape the future of legislation passed by lawmakers in the General Assembly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The extension signified rectifying the city's decision, motivated by Black-white racial divisions, not to name the entire street after the Civil Rights leader.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ryan Poles’ first major move as Bears general manager signified his willingness to tear down the Bears roster in a rebuild.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Plus, Labor Day signified that school would start soon.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Ice is often taken for granted today, but the ability to both store and keep frozen water signified immense influence and privilege in ancient cultures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Although this defeat signified the end of Sandinista rule, the Sandinistas themselves survived, albeit in name only.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
But the session also signified a major change in how business is conducted in the Missouri Senate, which may shape the future of legislation passed by lawmakers in the General Assembly.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The extension signified rectifying the city's decision, motivated by Black-white racial divisions, not to name the entire street after the Civil Rights leader.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ryan Poles’ first major move as Bears general manager signified his willingness to tear down the Bears roster in a rebuild.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Plus, Labor Day signified that school would start soon.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
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
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Barr’s unconventional campaign, meant to make an argument against gerrymandering producing deeply partisan districts, made national headlines.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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This season was meant to be the biggest of Gjoshe’s young career.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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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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
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
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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