1
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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2
as in matters
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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3
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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3
as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
a woman of considerable means
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Recent Examples of means
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.
—Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
That means Wiggins and Anderson will also be facing their former team on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Parks and Recreation Another means to investing in both youth and safety, Arulampalam said, is through the city’s Department of Sports and Recreation, which operates the night gyms program the mayor launched in 2024.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Stopping fraud means offering American students a safe, low-cost pathway to higher education.
—Malia McCool, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
That means Pearl could get revenge on Tom Izzo — who is enjoying his 16th Sweet 16 — for an Elite Eight loss to the Spartans 15 years ago when Pearl was at Tennessee.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That means that FinCEN wants to hear from you.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This means that any overpayment made by the SSA would see the recipient's benefits withheld to pay off the balance.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.
—Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
That means Wiggins and Anderson will also be facing their former team on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Parks and Recreation Another means to investing in both youth and safety, Arulampalam said, is through the city’s Department of Sports and Recreation, which operates the night gyms program the mayor launched in 2024.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Stopping fraud means offering American students a safe, low-cost pathway to higher education.
—Malia McCool, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
That means Pearl could get revenge on Tom Izzo — who is enjoying his 16th Sweet 16 — for an Elite Eight loss to the Spartans 15 years ago when Pearl was at Tennessee.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
That means that FinCEN wants to hear from you.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This means that any overpayment made by the SSA would see the recipient's benefits withheld to pay off the balance.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for means
Verb
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The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2024
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The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When weather conditions allow, an archaeologist intends to conduct a metal detector survey of the area, seeking further discoveries.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stocked with championship experience from his days as an assistant with Milwaukee and Boston, Lee intends on doing things his way.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The World Bank says Israel's gross domestic product, a measure of economic output, is over $500 billion a year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The survey also took the measure of another key Trump foreign policy: tariffs on U.S. trading partners.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The roster is filled with veteran and versatile players, especially on offense, and a wealth of young talent on defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms.—
Andrew Collis,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The unknown author implies that JVP has a large base and seeks peace.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Means.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/means. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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