as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech
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as in matters
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 means
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 imports
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The company remains optimistic about its expansion plans even amid concerns over the potential impact of tariffs on discount retailers like Primark, which relies heavily on imports and operates on thin margins.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The case does not concern sector-specific tariffs on imports like steel and aluminum, issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
On one hand, tariffs are designed to raise the cost of imports, which can have an inflationary effect if businesses pass those costs on to consumers.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s not news in China, where the world-leading push into clean energy has relatively little to do with emissions and is much more to do with reducing reliance on fossil imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And when compared to the $85 million imported in June, July’s numbers show a 107 percent increase in imports, month over month.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Tariffs under Section 232 could be applied to major imports like aluminum and steel, but gathering the information to justify the action would take time.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices remain mostly the same, despite tariffs A big question heading into Tuesday’s event was whether Apple would raise prices for its devices because of tariffs on the company’s US imports this year.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
RedTail imports a significant amount of inventory, and costs rose around 6% across the board in its most recent order.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To illustrate this point, the professor offered an example of a company that imports T-shirts.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Nearly half of the EU’s rare earth imports came from China last year, followed by Russia and Malaysia, according to the bloc.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The company remains optimistic about its expansion plans even amid concerns over the potential impact of tariffs on discount retailers like Primark, which relies heavily on imports and operates on thin margins.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The case does not concern sector-specific tariffs on imports like steel and aluminum, issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
On one hand, tariffs are designed to raise the cost of imports, which can have an inflationary effect if businesses pass those costs on to consumers.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
That’s not news in China, where the world-leading push into clean energy has relatively little to do with emissions and is much more to do with reducing reliance on fossil imports.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And when compared to the $85 million imported in June, July’s numbers show a 107 percent increase in imports, month over month.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Tariffs under Section 232 could be applied to major imports like aluminum and steel, but gathering the information to justify the action would take time.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Prices remain mostly the same, despite tariffs A big question heading into Tuesday’s event was whether Apple would raise prices for its devices because of tariffs on the company’s US imports this year.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Africa imports the vast majority of its refined fuels despite being a major oil producer, with leaders across the continent vowing in recent months to bolster their energy independence, including via renewable energy investments.
—semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
RedTail imports a significant amount of inventory, and costs rose around 6% across the board in its most recent order.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Gusto, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant, offers 4-course tasting menus under the helm of Tuscan chef Nino Granza, who imports fresh ingredients every month from Italy.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The city even imports additional sand from the Appalachian Mountains to maintain its appearance.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Apple imports the majority of its iPhones, with China accounting for 80% of its manufacturing capacity.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Still, Indians have taken note that Trump is cracking down hardest against India, a putative partner, for buying oil from Russia, and not on China, allegedly America’s main adversary, which imports even more Russian oil.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To illustrate this point, the professor offered an example of a company that imports T-shirts.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
Noun
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Just as nice, though, is how this gentle creamy cleanser still suds up to a satisfying lather, leaving your limbs—and your senses—feeling refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Focus on indulging in your senses.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What matters most now isn’t syntax, or learning a particular language, but time spent experimenting with and steering AI tools.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Time matters, and California is running out of it.—
Michael Mische,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some parasites are host- or region-specific, which means their presence can give us clues about where a shark has been or what it’s been eating.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, with the book’s contents already public, Starmer stood up for his weekly grilling by the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, at Prime Minister’s Questions.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bechand is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 180 pounds and has hazel eyes and brown hair, police said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Plus, a propensity for porpoising down straightaways and under mild braking hinted at perhaps further refinement needed—not ideal for a car with such a unique suspension setup as its calling card, but that somehow weighs around 1,500 pounds more than the racecar that shares so many components.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The presence of the safety driver implies the improvement goal might be much greater than 300x.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The firm downgraded shares to hold from buy after its recent boost in shares led its stock price to surge beyond its $14 price target, which implies 28% downside from Monday's closing price.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That's because nudity can take on drastically different meanings.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Even the engravings with ostensibly political meanings may not be so clear-cut.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The critical question is whether this downturn signifies short-term volatility or more profound structural problems — and whether that makes the stock a worthwhile buy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gravinese explained that the mural signifies an awakening of consciousness.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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