- present participle of mean.
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These thresholds were widely met in late May, June and again in July - meaning we have had three heatwaves so far.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
An OpenAI spokeswoman said a newer model—GPT 5.6 Sol—has been trained to be much more token efficient, meaning it can complete advanced tasks for less money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Mathematically, a 50% chance at $1.3 million carries an expected value of $650,000 — meaning the statistical average payout of the gamble is 10 times greater than the guaranteed amount of $65,000.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
There’s so much to chew on in David Alvarado’s portrait of life, art and activism that “American Pachuco” plays like a joyful challenge to those searching for their own voice or meaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I’m sure,” I say, with as much force and meaning as I can gather up.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
There are many meanings that have been inscribed to “Cut Piece,” in which Ono invited the audience to come on stage and, with a pair scissors, cut off a small piece of her dress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The style blends Iranian, Greco-Roman, Germanic and Asian influences into a coherent visual language whose motifs persist even as meanings alter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The thorny protection of hedges led to other historical meanings, though.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
The word “morally” carries a weight with different subjective meanings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Words whose meanings slipped from my grasp like water.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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