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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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as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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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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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
That means any iPhone released in 2018 or later, from the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr onwards.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That means aurora as far south as Illinois and Oregon, but don't be surprised if what materializes is a G4 (Intense) geomagnetic storm.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
That means any iPhone released in 2018 or later, from the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr onwards.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Business development leaders must focus on how their products or services help customers meet their environmental goals, whether that means reducing emissions, improving efficiency or complying with new regulations.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
That means aurora as far south as Illinois and Oregon, but don't be surprised if what materializes is a G4 (Intense) geomagnetic storm.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
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The banshee, a spirit of Scottish and Irish origin, signifies death.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The archway, sometimes created with a variety of materials — such as flowers, sugar cane or corn — signifies a doorway for souls to find their way to us.Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to defend its intellectual property rights.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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These actions can range from initial fire control measures and coordinating evacuations to contacting the fire department.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The space heaters were sold in black and white and measure from 9 inches to 26 inches in height, depending on the model.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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But the instrumentality of so many of his characters seems to have reached a nadir in The City and Its Uncertain Walls.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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This dilemma can be solved in only one way, by the birth of a new faith, adjusted in its instrumentalities to the needs of the new century, but preserving the ultimate objectives of the old.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
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Despite his wealth and influence he was known for studiously avoiding personal publicity and the media limelight.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This implies that within the next 5 to 10 years, the US can expect 20m+ retirements.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Irreverent and misguided, Lew’s genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may– finally– offer his life some direction and purpose.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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The table folds compactly for easy storage and transport and weighs just seven pounds.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/means. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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