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
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, America supplied 69 percent of Israel’s major conventional arms imports between 2019 and 2023 and approved some $20 billion in arms sales to Israel in the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Just for good measure, Trump’s Agriculture Department almost simultaneously ended a temporary suspension of Mexican cattle imports after screwworms were spotted making a dash for Texas.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Florida has enacted emergency restrictions on animal imports and inspections to keep the flesh-eating New World screwworm out of the state.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 12 June 2026
ImportYeti does show Lianzhou Technologies supplying imports to TP-Link.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The old world was one of scarcity and dependence on imports.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And even more importantly, China has slashed its crude imports, turning instead to massive stockpiles.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The president last year declared a national emergency and announced a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 June 2026
India imports about 90% of its oil.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
That's no small feat in a country that imports more than ninety percent of its food.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As the war against Iran disrupted oil and gas supplies, Moscow and Beijing had discussions about boosting Russian oil exports to China, which imports around 70% of its crude oil.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The country imports much of the precious metal, which holds tremendous significance for the South Asian country and is viewed as something that can bring good fortune and build generational wealth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
At the same time, China imports large amounts of oil from the Middle East and is the world's largest purchaser of Iranian oil, meaning China is both sensitive to the war's dire impacts on the global oil trade and key to supporting Iran's economy.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
The region imports around 70% of its supply of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock used to produce polymers like polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Noun
But the ambition lands at a moment when the IMF is warning that East Africa’s macro buffers are thin, with the Iran war exposing structural weakness in economies dependent on oil and fertilizer imports, much of which passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, America supplied 69 percent of Israel’s major conventional arms imports between 2019 and 2023 and approved some $20 billion in arms sales to Israel in the weeks leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Just for good measure, Trump’s Agriculture Department almost simultaneously ended a temporary suspension of Mexican cattle imports after screwworms were spotted making a dash for Texas.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Florida has enacted emergency restrictions on animal imports and inspections to keep the flesh-eating New World screwworm out of the state.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 12 June 2026
ImportYeti does show Lianzhou Technologies supplying imports to TP-Link.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The old world was one of scarcity and dependence on imports.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And even more importantly, China has slashed its crude imports, turning instead to massive stockpiles.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The president last year declared a national emergency and announced a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Verb
This has significantly weakened the Indian rupee against the dollar at a time when global oil prices are rising, creating a treacherous situation for India, which imports more 85% of its crude requirements.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 June 2026
India imports about 90% of its oil.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
That's no small feat in a country that imports more than ninety percent of its food.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
As the war against Iran disrupted oil and gas supplies, Moscow and Beijing had discussions about boosting Russian oil exports to China, which imports around 70% of its crude oil.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
The country imports much of the precious metal, which holds tremendous significance for the South Asian country and is viewed as something that can bring good fortune and build generational wealth.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
At the same time, China imports large amounts of oil from the Middle East and is the world's largest purchaser of Iranian oil, meaning China is both sensitive to the war's dire impacts on the global oil trade and key to supporting Iran's economy.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
The region imports around 70% of its supply of naphtha, a petrochemical feedstock used to produce polymers like polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), from the Middle East.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
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Matchday in Panama is a blissful assault on the senses.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The surrounding context also matters, including which type of treatment is being followed, the confidence of the health care provider and the patient’s prior experiences with the treatment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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These same compounds already show up as some of the priciest line items on typical biohacking clinic menus, which is part of why this regulatory fight matters to anyone pricing out a visit.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Which means the quality of one’s playing career isn’t supposed to affect their ability to be inducted for success as a coach or executive, and vice versa.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Hold your canister or the opened up vacuum over the trash and tap out the contents.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Four hours after a meal, a healthy stomach has cleared all but about 10% of its contents.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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According to Booster, the T1 stands about 3 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 66 pounds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Each weighs about a third of a pound.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Even though the name of the app signifies a mobile passport, travelers will still need to present a valid, physical passport as part of the security process when using the app.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ signifies a major step in what has been a 144-year journey toward completion for an extraordinary religious building that attracts millions of visitors a year.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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