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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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as in measure
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
won the competition by fair and honest means
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
the ends don't justify the means
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Tenants have different expectations and requirements for their office space today, which means the way landlords think about the office must evolve as well.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Digitization means companies can operate with a forward-thinking approach.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
—Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
For brands, partnering with influencers means tapping into this unique trust and rapport to boost product visibility.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Tenants have different expectations and requirements for their office space today, which means the way landlords think about the office must evolve as well.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Digitization means companies can operate with a forward-thinking approach.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
—Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
—Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
For brands, partnering with influencers means tapping into this unique trust and rapport to boost product visibility.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
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According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The $72 million in payments is just the first round of refunds the FTC intends to dish out, according to Lina Khan, the regulatory agency’s chair.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The child has since recovered from his illness and no other family members have become sick, which indicates there was likely no human-to-human transmission.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While full-time job schedules are by far the most common type of work schedule, the evidence indicates that part-time jobs are on the rise.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officers provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived, according to police.Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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Get the Recipe These sorts of special holiday dishes may take more time than, say, a tray of Cool Whip Cookies, but they'll be appreciated in equal measure to your work.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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This dilemma can be solved in only one way, by the birth of a new faith, adjusted in its instrumentalities to the needs of the new century, but preserving the ultimate objectives of the old.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Noun
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More wealth is built through excellent money management than high incomes; that’s how powerful good money management can be.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione goes on to rail in his manifesto about the disparity between America’s wealth and the quality of its health care, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Tuesday.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Optimus weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/means. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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