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
Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump had enacted an additional 25% tariff on Canadian imports, ostensibly as punishment for fentanyl flowing into the United States from the north.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump pledged to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10%.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
This tool allows the EU to impose or increase customs duties, restrict exports or imports with quotas or licenses, restrict trade in services, and curb public procurement access, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights and access to EU financial markets.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, industrial and agricultural production have sharply declined, as have food imports.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Cuba imports about 60% of its oil, according to the International Energy Agency, and until recently relied heavily on subsidized Venezuelan crude.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while New Delhi primarily imports dry fruits, inorganic or organic chemicals, and glassware.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, at Blue Spruce Chocolates in Kittredge, owner Mark Joyce imports the beans from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ryan Castilloux managing director of Adamas Intelligence The European region currently imports nearly all of its rare earth magnets from China, although Suleman expects Neo’s Narva facility to be capable of fulfilling around 10% of that demand.
—Sam Meredith,christopher Kang, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Yun Hai, a company that imports specialty ingredients from Taiwan, offers a bundle of unique versions that makes an excellent gift set.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
The United States imports 99% of its coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Take Taiwan, which imports 96% of its energy.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Chinese state media criticized the H20 for lacking technological prowess and being environmentally unfriendly, with regulators eventually halting imports over security concerns.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump had enacted an additional 25% tariff on Canadian imports, ostensibly as punishment for fentanyl flowing into the United States from the north.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump pledged to increase tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10%.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Europe is introducing new regulations, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which makes imports of high-carbon steel more expensive.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
This tool allows the EU to impose or increase customs duties, restrict exports or imports with quotas or licenses, restrict trade in services, and curb public procurement access, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights and access to EU financial markets.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, industrial and agricultural production have sharply declined, as have food imports.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The drop in imports was largely fueled by pharmaceuticals — many drug companies frontloaded shipments in September after Trump threatened high tariffs, a reflection of the swings in global trade that defined 2025.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Maryland imports roughly 40% of its electricity from the PJM regional grid.
—Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Cuba imports about 60% of its oil, according to the International Energy Agency, and until recently relied heavily on subsidized Venezuelan crude.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while New Delhi primarily imports dry fruits, inorganic or organic chemicals, and glassware.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, at Blue Spruce Chocolates in Kittredge, owner Mark Joyce imports the beans from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ryan Castilloux managing director of Adamas Intelligence The European region currently imports nearly all of its rare earth magnets from China, although Suleman expects Neo’s Narva facility to be capable of fulfilling around 10% of that demand.
—Sam Meredith,christopher Kang, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Yun Hai, a company that imports specialty ingredients from Taiwan, offers a bundle of unique versions that makes an excellent gift set.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
The United States imports 99% of its coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Take Taiwan, which imports 96% of its energy.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imports
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But just that movement requires a mind-boggling coordination of muscles, joints and senses – Rowley estimates that a simple step-touch involves 40 muscles.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Complicating matters is the fact that Maddie is deaf and mute, forcing her to utilize her other senses to stop the killer from claiming her as his next victim.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each issue curates essays, interviews, frameworks, and visual explainers that add up to a coherent exploration of a topic that matters.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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That caveat matters, Rummer pointed out.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Gary Roosevelt Alumni Association received $5,000 to clean out and organize the contents removed from the school.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Separately on Friday, Garnett dismissed a motion by Mangione’s defense team to suppress the contents of the backpack in his possession when he was questioned and detained by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after Thompson’s killing.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Garcia is described as a Hispanic female who stands just over 5 feet tall and weighs around 100 lbs.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … LEGAL LOOPHOLE – Luigi Mangione returns to court as judge weighs defense motion to dismiss death penalty charge.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Aristidou implies that the adult and the minor speak a common language.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lulu, as her name implies, is a bit off — but for lack of stronger competition, she’s put in charge of two well-off adolescents for a few nights each week.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Everyone seemed to be interested in exploring the fabric of the city, trying to excavate its strange atmospheres and hidden meanings.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Must all phenomena have meanings upon meanings?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Too often, that nickname signifies a resistance to necessary change.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This signifies a 76% increase compared to the three-month average volume.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Imports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imports. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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