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as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry
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as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
lawyers for both sides argued for days about what was intended by a particular phrase in the law
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Recent Examples of intend
For many historians, Pennhurst serves as a reminder of how society once approached disability care and how those systems often failed the people they were intended to help.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
An October 2024 conversation — which Jackson Leggett intended as a joke — completely upended his senior year, according to a lawsuit Leggett filed last month in federal court against the school district, the superintendent, his teacher, Kendall County and a sheriff’s deputy.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Under Brazilian law, this charge applies to cases in which perpetrators did not intend to kill but engaged in a dangerous act that carried a fatal risk.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The unmanned biplane was intended to carry explosives over enemy targets before crashing into them.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
An October 2024 conversation — which Jackson Leggett intended as a joke — completely upended his senior year, according to a lawsuit Leggett filed last month in federal court against the school district, the superintendent, his teacher, Kendall County and a sheriff’s deputy.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Under Brazilian law, this charge applies to cases in which perpetrators did not intend to kill but engaged in a dangerous act that carried a fatal risk.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 June 2026
The unmanned biplane was intended to carry explosives over enemy targets before crashing into them.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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After a spirited start to the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada now hope their virtual reality training will help lead to their first ever World Cup win against Qatar.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The brothers hope to start growing their own product soon.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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But now, news from Google might signify that change will happen in the future.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Even though the name of the app signifies a mobile passport, travelers will still need to present a valid, physical passport as part of the security process when using the app.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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For most high schoolers, the summer between sophomore and junior years means looking ahead to the ACT and, reflecting on the halfway point, starting to more seriously contemplate what the future has in store.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The antitrust hurdle cleared by Paramount comes as state attorneys general in California, New York and almost a dozen other states are contemplating an antitrust suit to put the brakes on what would become a mega-studio.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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With bitcoin, there will always be winners and losers in exchange which, by its very name, implies only winners.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The serious message of change and time leaving behind culture and tradition is handled lightly but impactfully, denoting a location where time is both the hero and the villain.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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In Doc Meets World, Friedle shows how his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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