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noun

Definition of importsnext
plural of import
as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech

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verb

present tense third-person singular of import
1
as in matters
to be of importance it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her

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as in means
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the word "freedom" can import different things to different people

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
  1. means
  2. weighs
  3. implies
  4. signifies
  5. intentions
  6. intents
  7. definitions
Verb
  • This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This means that any investment in a project concerning AI will educate the staff on an inevitable content area.
    John Sviokla, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
Verb
  • The new forecast implies 38% upside from Thursday’s close.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The average price target also implies upside of more than 18%.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of implies
Verb
  • The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Noun
  • However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These points being made, how can businesses translate good intentions to playing pivotal roles in the effort to increase digital equity?
    Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
Noun
  • There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.
    Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of intents
Noun
  • Removing the stigma surrounding alternative definitions of growth and abundance is clearly a step the industry must take in 2025.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In this essay, Cooperman examines home from different angles, suggesting that people have their own definitions of the word, which evolves as our lives do.
    Longreads, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of definitions
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