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as in signified
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 mattered
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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Recent Examples of meant
In the film, an unnamed bearded fellow at a bar, clearly meant to be Dave Van Ronk, tells him that Guthrie is at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
My mom is a fashion lover, and growing up on Long Island meant weekends were spent piling into the family car for a trip to Green Acres Mall.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Three years ago, Facebook parent Meta released a simple pair of RayBan glasses meant for recording video.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For Jordan, the decision to sell quickly meant adjusting her expectations.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Looking beyond those guideposts meant flirting with danger — at risk of becoming untethered and lost.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition, dengue vaccines, introduced in countries like Peru, Brazil and Argentina, offer hope but also face limitations as they're meant mostly for children and are most effective in those already infected with dengue once.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
My mom is a fashion lover, and growing up on Long Island meant weekends were spent piling into the family car for a trip to Green Acres Mall.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Three years ago, Facebook parent Meta released a simple pair of RayBan glasses meant for recording video.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For Jordan, the decision to sell quickly meant adjusting her expectations.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Looking beyond those guideposts meant flirting with danger — at risk of becoming untethered and lost.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition, dengue vaccines, introduced in countries like Peru, Brazil and Argentina, offer hope but also face limitations as they're meant mostly for children and are most effective in those already infected with dengue once.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
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But the speed at which the regime forces collapsed and the total absence of those popular militias which had rallied in the past and the fact that Assad did not have a narrative mattered.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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For five and a half blissful minutes, none of that mattered.Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The information provided here is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Books are, despite the common adage, often intended to be judged by their covers.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The orders indicated that Israel would soon carry out strikes in the area.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Friends indicated that chronic pain limited the daily life of someone who was otherwise a very active person.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Minister Paulo Pimenta, from the Secretariat of Communication, said that the procedure took place as planned, as reported by Brazilian news site JOTA.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the travel industry, 2024 was the year when live tourism exploded as an irrepressible economy mover, as millions of travelers planned trips around music concerts, sports events and natural phenomena like solar eclipses and meteor showers.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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During an October Instagram Live following Creel's death, Levi implied that Creel died as a result of the COVID vaccine, per Deadline.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with reporters once Rowe had left, Fallon said the Secret Service agent who brought the 9/11 photo to his attention had implied the leader inappropriately scuttled the security team.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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