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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Relevance
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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 imports
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
And when compared to the $85 million imported in June, July’s numbers show a 107 percent increase in imports, month over month.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
This is called risk management, whether the subject be eggs in baskets or critical resources and imports.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tariffs under Section 232 could be applied to major imports like aluminum and steel, but gathering the information to justify the action would take time.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices remain mostly the same, despite tariffs A big question heading into Tuesday’s event was whether Apple would raise prices for its devices because of tariffs on the company’s US imports this year.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Food prices grew sharply after both the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which significantly disrupted supply chains and elevated the price of fertilizer imports.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To illustrate this point, the professor offered an example of a company that imports T-shirts.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
And those global prices matter to the US, which, despite being a massive oil producer, still imports a lot of crude.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Abrantes, who makes and sells items like bowls, planters and vases made from wood or cork, imports some of her products and materials from Portugal.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
India’s imports of Russian crude remain a sticking point.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
And when compared to the $85 million imported in June, July’s numbers show a 107 percent increase in imports, month over month.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
This is called risk management, whether the subject be eggs in baskets or critical resources and imports.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tariffs under Section 232 could be applied to major imports like aluminum and steel, but gathering the information to justify the action would take time.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices remain mostly the same, despite tariffs A big question heading into Tuesday’s event was whether Apple would raise prices for its devices because of tariffs on the company’s US imports this year.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Food prices grew sharply after both the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which significantly disrupted supply chains and elevated the price of fertilizer imports.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To illustrate this point, the professor offered an example of a company that imports T-shirts.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
And those global prices matter to the US, which, despite being a massive oil producer, still imports a lot of crude.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Abrantes, who makes and sells items like bowls, planters and vases made from wood or cork, imports some of her products and materials from Portugal.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
Noun
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But the fourth, a par three, awakens the senses with sweeping sea views, the smell of salt air, and the promise of what’s to come.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Games are fast-paced, with nonstop activity bombarding the senses and showmanship emphasized as much as — or more than — athleticism.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s why this matters so much.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Money matters — so make the most of it.—
Raina He,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means designing curricula that force students to grapple with complexity before introducing AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, with the book’s contents already public, Starmer stood up for his weekly grilling by the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, at Prime Minister’s Questions.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marketed as a low-cost cruise missile, Crossbow weighs about 750 kilograms (around 1,650 pounds), carries a 300-kilogram (660-pound) modular payload, and can fly more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) at high subsonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Using a combination of titanium and carbon fiber, the TiSeat weighs around 6 kilograms, achieving a 30% weight reduction compared to traditional seating.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Distiller’s One-Of-One is a charity auction held every other year and, as the name implies, every lot is completely unique.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analyst Gil Luria maintained his $250 price target, which implies 10% upside from Apple's Wednesday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bella meaning beautiful and Luna translating to moon, which could relate to their popularity given their bilingual meanings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This public vitriol signifies a point of no return.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The women of #MomTok have been in high demand, and Paul’s leading Bachelorette status further signifies that.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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