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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
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nairobi and Kigali signed three agreements to expand landlocked Rwanda’s access to petroleum imports.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At the same time, the country imports a significant volume of finished textile products.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Noun
This is a sharp contrast with import-dependent regions such as Europe, where high energy costs and geopolitical vulnerability have shaped energy policy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nairobi and Kigali signed three agreements to expand landlocked Rwanda’s access to petroleum imports.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Verb
Ukraine’s attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often imported, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
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Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At the same time, the country imports a significant volume of finished textile products.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for import
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There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down.
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The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.
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The younger Russert traded his role as an NBC News congressional correspondent in July 2016 for a decadelong quest to find deeper meaning in faraway destinations.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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That matters because the hardest loyalty programs to replicate are not built only on points.
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So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match.
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There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Wherever you’re headed, a crossbody phone case keeps your essentials close without weighing you down.
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Be sure to weigh costs, storage needs and risk tolerance before making a decision.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.
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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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