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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career
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as in meaning
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 to matter
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 to mean
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 import
Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on imports from Mexico.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Shoshy Ciment For Footwear News, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
While about a quarter of Costco’s business comes from non-food items, only a portion of those are imported.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Michigan and Illinois rely heavily on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, which account for 19% and 12% of their state GDPs, respectively, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings Group.
—Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on imports from Mexico.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Ninety-nine percent of the shoes sold in the United States are imported from primarily China, Vietnam and Indonesia.
—Shoshy Ciment For Footwear News, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
While about a quarter of Costco’s business comes from non-food items, only a portion of those are imported.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
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Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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This year’s report shows that the focus on exit planning has increased fivefold since 2013, driven by a growing recognition of its importance for successful transitions.Craig West, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Creativity has also been found to give meaning, shape, and purpose to the tapestry of our daily lives.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
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But that distinction doesn't really matter anymore, due to the sneakiest bait-and switch that put the final nail in America's cannabis coffin.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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That means, assuming Avengers: Doomsday takes place in the present, an octogenarian Captain America might not make the most sense as a vehicle for Evans' big return.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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With no other natural habitat and a population in the low 200s, the disturbance to the pupfish could mean trouble.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of significance is the breakdown by business size: Large: +120K; Medium: +81K, Small: -17K).Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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And basketball carries a deep personal significance.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Turning to the legacy semiconductor businesses: Wireless : Revenue increased 7% year over year to $2.2 billion, ahead of the $1.96 billion consensus estimate, driven by higher content in customer devices.Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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The decision to not renew the deal comes as Max pivots away from children’s content and more toward adult and family programming.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Instead of data bouncing around the web, the bidding will happen directly on the user’s device—each ad option is weighed and scored locally.Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For these economies with already weak growth starting points, the drag on net trade and rerouting stemming from the levies will weigh heavily, according to BNP Paribas economists.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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