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.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Founding Fathers and members of the gentry class relied heavily on recipes from France and England and even imported some of their food from Europe, food historians said.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Hawaii bought gasoline from Texas, and Alaska imported jet fuel from Louisiana.
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Colin Grabow,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
In the meantime, reports say the company will consolidate production of its Polestar 3 model at its South Carolina plant, and halt the import of models imported from its Chengdu, China facility.
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Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The agency said that many of the products, particularly those imported from outside the EU lacked basic manufacturer information, which made enforcement or recalls difficult.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Part of the tension among the California Association of Winegrape Growers, Family Winemakers of California and Wine Institute stems from their dispute over how much bulk wine is imported — and how much the imports are affecting local growers’ and winemakers’ businesses.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
In Thailand, more than 90% of fertilizers are imported, which leaves the country exposed to global food-price shocks via higher food input prices, Goldman noted.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Africa imported around 44,000 Chinese EVs in 2025, a 130% jump from the year before, according to Chinese Commerce Ministry data.
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ABC News,
22 June 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.
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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.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Eric Lauer, imported to fortify a starting rotation without Glasnow and Snell, worked six innings to record the victory.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Founding Fathers and members of the gentry class relied heavily on recipes from France and England and even imported some of their food from Europe, food historians said.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Hawaii bought gasoline from Texas, and Alaska imported jet fuel from Louisiana.
—
Colin Grabow,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
In the meantime, reports say the company will consolidate production of its Polestar 3 model at its South Carolina plant, and halt the import of models imported from its Chengdu, China facility.
—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The agency said that many of the products, particularly those imported from outside the EU lacked basic manufacturer information, which made enforcement or recalls difficult.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Part of the tension among the California Association of Winegrape Growers, Family Winemakers of California and Wine Institute stems from their dispute over how much bulk wine is imported — and how much the imports are affecting local growers’ and winemakers’ businesses.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
In Thailand, more than 90% of fertilizers are imported, which leaves the country exposed to global food-price shocks via higher food input prices, Goldman noted.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Africa imported around 44,000 Chinese EVs in 2025, a 130% jump from the year before, according to Chinese Commerce Ministry data.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imported
Adjective
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Current and former military service members who are applying to become naturalized citizens, though, are still eligible for fee exemptions.
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In May, the Justice Department moved to strip a dozen people of their naturalized citizenship.
Verb
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Taft, who was the 27th president and nearly 6 feet tall, weighed around 300 pounds, according to the Supreme Court of Ohio.
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Casper O'Brien, 7, weighed 255 pounds at the time of his death, police said.
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That has meant pursuing environmental certifications, cutting energy use with solar panels, and switching to lighter-weight bottles.
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Defendants have claimed the case is a strategic lawsuit against public participation, also known as a SLAPP suit, which legal experts say are meant to dissuade the public from vocal criticisms.
Adjective
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Some transplanted hair sheds in the first weeks.
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The successful transplant was remarkable at the time because dialysis, which helps a patient survive until a compatible donor is found, had not yet been developed; and because immunosuppressants had not been developed to protect the transplanted kidney from rejection.
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The partnership mattered because the team believed in a non-traditional podcast.
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Haaland was asked about the next and final match of the group stage, against France, which no longer mattered much.
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
Adjective
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There’s no guarantee Lawrence will ever play host to a foreign national soccer team’s World Cup base camp again.
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Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a primary upset in Colorado, while police identify the Empire State Building climbers as foreign daredevils.
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Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
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The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
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“Imported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imported. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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