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as in weighed
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 meant
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 imported
Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
China’s chip-making equipment imports The country imported more than $50 billion in semiconductor manufacturing equipment last year, much of it from Japan and the Netherlands.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of barrels of foreign oil are imported into the United States each day, mostly along the East and West Coasts.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Roughly 70 percent of the country’s jet fuel is imported, with most coming from China and Thailand.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hamilton’s attorney, though, cited the labeling of the products as well as other online representations that state the kratom was imported to Austin and packaged there.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
To ease energy shortfalls, the Philippines imported crude oil, a first since 2021.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
All boba ingredients and toppings are imported from Taiwan, Uppalapati said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Groceries average about $300 per month, and while imported foods come at a premium, the ability to pick up Mediterranean staples adds an unexpected layer of excitement to island life.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
This marks a dramatic turnaround from earlier years when imported titles commanded roughly double the audience of domestic productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
In reality, the skull had been illegally imported from Indonesia.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
China’s chip-making equipment imports The country imported more than $50 billion in semiconductor manufacturing equipment last year, much of it from Japan and the Netherlands.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of barrels of foreign oil are imported into the United States each day, mostly along the East and West Coasts.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Roughly 70 percent of the country’s jet fuel is imported, with most coming from China and Thailand.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hamilton’s attorney, though, cited the labeling of the products as well as other online representations that state the kratom was imported to Austin and packaged there.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
To ease energy shortfalls, the Philippines imported crude oil, a first since 2021.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
All boba ingredients and toppings are imported from Taiwan, Uppalapati said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 1945, the average American male weighed between 160 and 170 pounds, while the average female weighed between 130 and 145 pounds.—
Bob Rommel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While serving in the National Guard, Noel became a naturalized citizen, worked several jobs, and earned an associate’s degree.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Duggan, a naturalized Australian citizen, was arrested in New South Wales in 2022, and is pending extradition to the US.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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None of it mattered once the ball went up.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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What mattered to the Lakers was finding a way to win as the regular season winds down.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At one point Friday, futures markets implied a greater-than-even chance that the Fed could raise rates by the end of 2026, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gerry Cardinale, the managing partner of RedBird Capital, the Ellisons’ partner in the bid, has publicly stated that foreign investment is a beneficial part of the trade and implied that the amount would be increased.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit claimed Chaudhry then determined the transplanted organ needed to be removed.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Mar. 2026
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The median survival time for transplanted lungs is about eight years, UCSF's Gandhi said.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Prince of Wales, Charles has traveled to stateside 19 times, including with Camilla on what was their first foreign tour as husband and wife in 2005.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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At that time, Andrew allegedly shared government itineraries, investment plans and notes from official foreign trips with Epstein.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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