1
as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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2
as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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3
as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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as in measure
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
won the competition by fair and honest means
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
the ends don't justify the means
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3
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This means a patient can fly out on a Thursday and be back at a desk the next week without an obvious buzz cut announcing what happened.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For Arnerich, the support means the world.
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
This means healthcare is no longer bound by facilities.
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Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Visiting teams, particularly from wealthy nations with the means to pay for it, will also request the most secluded rooms in the hotel, and away from the street side to minimize noise exposure.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And in reality, Paul Revere was not alone that night by any means.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
In their view, being equal means that people are the same in all ways that matter legally; policies built on group differences must therefore be rejected as treating people unequally before the law.
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Teresa M. Bejan,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
People with the means are installing plunge pools and saunas to promote wellness, and are building ADUs not necessarily to rent out, but often to house children who’ve returned home from college or elderly family members, Bittner said.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or utensils.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Very few of them are turning to the apps as an exclusive means of setting up an in-person meeting.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
As surveillance and strike technology proliferate, more communities will become unreachable by traditional means.
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Yuriy Boyechko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Verb
This moment means a lot to me, man.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
This means a patient can fly out on a Thursday and be back at a desk the next week without an obvious buzz cut announcing what happened.
—
Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
For Arnerich, the support means the world.
—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies on sale will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
This means healthcare is no longer bound by facilities.
—
Shelli Brunswick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Noun
At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
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Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Visiting teams, particularly from wealthy nations with the means to pay for it, will also request the most secluded rooms in the hotel, and away from the street side to minimize noise exposure.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And in reality, Paul Revere was not alone that night by any means.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
In their view, being equal means that people are the same in all ways that matter legally; policies built on group differences must therefore be rejected as treating people unequally before the law.
—
Teresa M. Bejan,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
People with the means are installing plunge pools and saunas to promote wellness, and are building ADUs not necessarily to rent out, but often to house children who’ve returned home from college or elderly family members, Bittner said.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or utensils.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Very few of them are turning to the apps as an exclusive means of setting up an in-person meeting.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
As surveillance and strike technology proliferate, more communities will become unreachable by traditional means.
—
Yuriy Boyechko,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
Verb
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
Verb
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Issued by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a state instrumentality created under the Wyoming Stable Token Act (2023), FRNT is fully reserved and managed in partnership with Franklin Templeton.
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.
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Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.
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Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/means. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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