as in introduced
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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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Mateo was a German shepherd imported from Europe in 2019 that trained with Officer Kyle Gruchow.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
From December 2020 to March 2023, prosecutors said Zhu and other co-conspirators manufactured, imported, sold, and distributed hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 test kits in the United States and China.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
In the middle of the overwater boardwalk is the Elephant House, Nayara’s restaurant, a 100-year-old structure imported from Bali.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
For families The aforementioned Sonoran Splash pool is geared toward kids, and the Sunset Beach pool—with sand imported from Florida—is a fun spot for little ones to play, too.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The deer were imported to the island about 100 years ago for sport hunting.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
That deal also included events site EverOut and Bold Type Tickets, both of which will be imported to Chicago, Walkinshaw said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 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
As The Guardian reports, some of the drone’s components may have been imported from countries such as Germany, China, or even the United States.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Mateo was a German shepherd imported from Europe in 2019 that trained with Officer Kyle Gruchow.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
From December 2020 to March 2023, prosecutors said Zhu and other co-conspirators manufactured, imported, sold, and distributed hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 test kits in the United States and China.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
In the middle of the overwater boardwalk is the Elephant House, Nayara’s restaurant, a 100-year-old structure imported from Bali.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
For families The aforementioned Sonoran Splash pool is geared toward kids, and the Sunset Beach pool—with sand imported from Florida—is a fun spot for little ones to play, too.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
The deer were imported to the island about 100 years ago for sport hunting.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
That deal also included events site EverOut and Bold Type Tickets, both of which will be imported to Chicago, Walkinshaw said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Verb
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The team then included and weighed quality-of-life measures like crime and employment rates, commute times, childcare costs, home appreciation, and entertainment options.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Still, those psychological advantages have to be weighed against the physical toll of potentially skating in two full competitions over the space of six days.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Of these, 4,000 blue cards were meant for residents to spend at restaurants and 2,000 copper cards were meant for residents to spend at stores and boutiques.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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His character, Sean Bateman, was meant to be the younger brother of Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale in American Psycho.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-year-old, who was born in Argentina, became a naturalized Mexican citizen the summer of 2024 and is aiming for a spot on Mexico’s World Cup team.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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About Charlotte’s immigration numbers But the larger number of non-citizens in comparison to naturalized immigrants isn’t unusual for the region.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With routine outreach no longer demanding his attention, Goldberg could focus on strengthening existing partnerships and engaging deeply in the conversations that mattered most.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ronaldo not playing has, on one level, always mattered.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Formal provisions for the exchange of prisoners was not agreed upon until the summer of 1862, delayed by the Union’s reluctance to take any action that implied recognition of Confederate nationhood.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Not long after she was hired by a prior commission that trumpeted its decision to appoint a Black woman, Bowden-Lewis implied the commissioners were racists for failing to appoint a Black candidate of her choice as the division’s human resources director.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Reliable Aftercare Long-term follow-up care is essential for monitoring the progression and growth of transplanted hair.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The hair transplant shedding phase, also known as shock loss, is a normal and temporary part of the healing procedure where transplanted hairs fall out as follicles reset for new growth.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike in previous crises, Cuba’s regime lacks foreign partners that can step in to help, according to Robert Munks, head of Americas research at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The center said most of the suspects were Syrian or Iraqi, though there were other foreign nationals from Europe as well as Australia, Canada and the United States, among other countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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