The importation of rare wild animals to this country is strictly prohibited.
Source: tatoeba (20611)
Importation
Synonyms for "importation" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(2 words)
importingcustoms clearance
Strong matches (16)
Noun(6 words)
Related words (26)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: importing, access, admission, communication, conduction.
- Sentence evidence is available for importation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "importation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "importation"
Keep "importation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "importation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "importation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "importation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesactioncommercecommercialismcommodityeconomic activityeconomic indicatorgoodmercantilismpolicy instrumentregulatory frameworktrade goodtrade measure
More specific
9 entriescapital importationcapital importscustoms clearanceenergy importsgoods importationlicensing requirementsmerchandise importsservice importationtariff assessment
Collocations
6 entriescustoms clearanceimport dutiesimport policyimportation of goodslicensing requirementstariff on importation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Today, the Ministry of Health announced that it has stopped distribution of and is recalling a medicine for children due to the problem of heart related side effects. The government has taken this into account and has forbidden the importation of this medicine.
Source: tatoeba (684728)
The regions with the fewest natural resources rely on importation to increase their standard of living.
Source: tatoeba (871883)
The MMPA prohibits, with certain exceptions, the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and the importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products into the U.S.
Source: tatoeba (6604224)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "importation"?
Closest matches include importing, access, admission, communication, conduction.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "importation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.