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as in signified
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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as in mattered
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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Recent Examples of meant
City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.
—Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
This pick—one of many meant to tie and flare at the waist for a dramatic, editorial silhouette—fits the bill perfectly.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
This meant divisional championships would be decided by percentages instead of number of games won.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This is meant to mimic the look of bamboo and give the piece a natural feel, according to the brand.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Nguyen said working with trans writers meant being able to laugh at typical tropes in storytelling and get right to work.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.
—Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
This pick—one of many meant to tie and flare at the waist for a dramatic, editorial silhouette—fits the bill perfectly.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
This meant divisional championships would be decided by percentages instead of number of games won.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This is meant to mimic the look of bamboo and give the piece a natural feel, according to the brand.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Nguyen said working with trans writers meant being able to laugh at typical tropes in storytelling and get right to work.
—Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meant
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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To his supporters, none of this mattered.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For the Kings, however, all that mattered were the two vital points.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The cave system was significantly impacted by construction of the Maya Train under former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, intended to connect Tulum and other tourist destinations to remote areas.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The archival, iconic footage of Jordan scoring 38 points while dealing with illness in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals was intended to inspire willpower in a Bruins team that had run shakily out of the starting gate in its last two tournament games.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two days later, a GI study indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly eosinophilic esophagitis.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 1945, the average American male weighed between 160 and 170 pounds, while the average female weighed between 130 and 145 pounds.—
Bob Rommel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Harrison, who declined to discuss his friend’s personal life, had a T-shirt made for Friday night’s vigil in Metayer’s honor at Coral Springs City Hall, one of several planned around South Florida in the coming days.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At one point Friday, futures markets implied a greater-than-even chance that the Fed could raise rates by the end of 2026, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gerry Cardinale, the managing partner of RedBird Capital, the Ellisons’ partner in the bid, has publicly stated that foreign investment is a beneficial part of the trade and implied that the amount would be increased.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Meant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meant. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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