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as in weighing
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 meaning
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 importing
Nigeria, Africa's largest oil producer, lacks local refinery capacity and relies on importing refined crude products from Europe.
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
For a generation that grew up importing Japanese gaming culture, this setting just hits different.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
India’s rupee weakened the most in four years, falling past the 93 per dollar to a fresh low as prospects of a prolonged Middle East conflict stoked fears over a widening importing bill.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Both led by prime ministers with cordial relations with the Kremlin, Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU countries to continue importing Russian oil.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This means the United States is importing more beef and cattle to meet demand, primarily from Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s case stems from an investigation into Chinese companies that were suspected of importing firearms parts, including machinegun conversion devices and silencers, into the country.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
These include the great replacement theory, or the idea that Jews are importing immigrants to replace white Christian populations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
For a generation that grew up importing Japanese gaming culture, this setting just hits different.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
India’s rupee weakened the most in four years, falling past the 93 per dollar to a fresh low as prospects of a prolonged Middle East conflict stoked fears over a widening importing bill.
—Subhadip Sircar, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Both led by prime ministers with cordial relations with the Kremlin, Hungary and Slovakia are the only EU countries to continue importing Russian oil.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This means the United States is importing more beef and cattle to meet demand, primarily from Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s case stems from an investigation into Chinese companies that were suspected of importing firearms parts, including machinegun conversion devices and silencers, into the country.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
These include the great replacement theory, or the idea that Jews are importing immigrants to replace white Christian populations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for importing
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Lawmakers are now weighing how to balance climate goals with the need to maintain a stable and affordable fuel supply to power the present.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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For CFOs weighing corporate footprint decisions, Griffin’s Miami playbook offers a compelling case study.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Higher diesel and jet fuel prices are impacting the cost of shipping, meaning everything from food and clothes to toys is subject to higher prices.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Dems won’t budge because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (meaning border enforcement) funding is included in DHS funding, and the Dems want to destroy ICE.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once wins and losses stop mattering, the attention turns to how those players are progressing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Market pricing is implying no moves in either direction before the end of the year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that corporate pharmaceutical funders influenced the organization's views.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Both Batula and Wilson have also unfollowed the 30-year-old, signifying a less-than-amicable friendship split.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith each signed a one-year split contract Saturday, signifying both will be in the clubhouse Friday at Truist Park when the team opens the season against the Royals.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an airstrike launched at Israel, denoting their entry into the Iran war following weeks of holding out on attacks.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Importing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/importing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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