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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the unmistakable meaning of the skier's upraised arms as he finished his spectacular run
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the people have a right to know what the president's meaning is in getting the nation involved in this war
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Recent Examples of meanings
Confusion and multiple meanings In a 2020 study, Barnett and his colleague Zoe Doubleday analyzed 24 million scientific article titles and 18 million abstracts published between 1950 and 2019, tracking trends in acronym use.
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Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
But according to Wikipedia, which naturally has an entry about the term, two further meanings do exist.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The contradiction in these meanings is an apt metaphor for Can’s visionary approach to her work and her singular voice among the generation of experimental Chinese writers who emerged in the 1980s.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Words and sounds, symbols and meanings, are the essence of her artistic practice.
—Chal Ravens, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Consider cultural meanings, flower colors, and the setting to avoid unintentional messages or inappropriate choices.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
My book this week will be Invisible Cities, by Italo Calvino, a meditation on words and meanings that cast light on the decline of literacy in modern American society.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
But according to Wikipedia, which naturally has an entry about the term, two further meanings do exist.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The contradiction in these meanings is an apt metaphor for Can’s visionary approach to her work and her singular voice among the generation of experimental Chinese writers who emerged in the 1980s.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Words and sounds, symbols and meanings, are the essence of her artistic practice.
—Chal Ravens, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
There is also the chance that the AI tools misunderstood meanings or context, the researchers noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Consider cultural meanings, flower colors, and the setting to avoid unintentional messages or inappropriate choices.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
My book this week will be Invisible Cities, by Italo Calvino, a meditation on words and meanings that cast light on the decline of literacy in modern American society.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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But fights are just as integral to the Netflix show created by Lee Sung Jin, and the series’ sound team needed to do even more meticulous work building visceral senses of anger, stress, and dread that slowly swallow up the characters and steer them into making a compounding set of poor decisions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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And there’s nothing like the disorienting effect of standing in darkness in an unfamiliar place to quicken the senses and sharpen the ear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Here, sheep can’t solve crimes until human incompetence forces them to step into the breach; though pushed for the purposes of fantasy, the limits of animal intelligence are a poignant factor in the tale.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional veterinary advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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To push back on its contents, Stewart recorded an interview with House on Thursday, April 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Senior forward Jordyn Washington, who also scored Tuesday, has a team-best 17 goals.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beachy is worried that basic research could take a back seat to short-term goals as defined by the White House.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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If anything, look to the new moon mid-month, and set intentions around your third house (communication style, inner dialogue, local exchanges).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican but not a DeSantis ally, spiked both ideas.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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