1
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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2
as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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3
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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3
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That means the campaign is also over for forwards Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell and Jonah Gadjovich as well as defensemen Niko Mikkola and Balinskis.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Which means, there’s no reverence for classics.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This motion means that particles frequently collide and rearrange, creating weak points inside the battery structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
But no one can agree on what that means.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if the strait opened now, all that oil still needs to make its way through the refineries, which means prices wouldn't immediately drop.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Mahan’s lackluster standing puts pressure on him to come up with something new to appeal to voters, even if that means breaking with Democrats.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Therefore, gambling companies have an incentive to get creative with their products and push the boundaries of what sports betting means.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As far as March Miracles go, UConn is not an underdog by any means.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Half of the bars in this compilation are the kind of place where the drinking is simply a means to an end.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Dan Shapiro, a creative designer at the company, demonstrated for Newsweek what the integration of AI into his workflow means.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
By all means consider others too, just never abandon yourself and your own needs.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
The term includes everyone from star kids to newbies with limited means.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
That means the campaign is also over for forwards Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell and Jonah Gadjovich as well as defensemen Niko Mikkola and Balinskis.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Which means, there’s no reverence for classics.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This motion means that particles frequently collide and rearrange, creating weak points inside the battery structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
But no one can agree on what that means.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if the strait opened now, all that oil still needs to make its way through the refineries, which means prices wouldn't immediately drop.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Mahan’s lackluster standing puts pressure on him to come up with something new to appeal to voters, even if that means breaking with Democrats.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.
—Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Therefore, gambling companies have an incentive to get creative with their products and push the boundaries of what sports betting means.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As far as March Miracles go, UConn is not an underdog by any means.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Half of the bars in this compilation are the kind of place where the drinking is simply a means to an end.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Dan Shapiro, a creative designer at the company, demonstrated for Newsweek what the integration of AI into his workflow means.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
By all means consider others too, just never abandon yourself and your own needs.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
The term includes everyone from star kids to newbies with limited means.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
Verb
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Exercise intensity matters more than most people realize.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Legislation matters, but so does good judgment.—
Gary Shapiro,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who are verified through the program and have proof of temporary lawful status will receive a Restriction 9 on their credentials and driver records, which indicates a temporary lawful status.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The department said federal authorities were using non-lethal measures to push the crowd back.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The measure can now be brought up for a vote on the next eligible Monday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The pair are chaos agents who, in conferring the benefit of sudden wealth, lure the recipients into corruption.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The order can directly affect your tax bracket, the longevity of your portfolio, and how much of your wealth continues to grow tax-advantaged.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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