Problem: Sentence1: Tow is flax with short staple.
Sentence2: Staple fibers vary widely in length.
Q: Does the term staple mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Show me where the business was today.
Sentence2: Business is good today.
Q: Does the term business mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: I know that the President lied to the people.
Sentence2: She knew of our plan.
Q: Does the term know mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: The train backed into the station.
Sentence2: The wind backed.
Q: Does the term back mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning