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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
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the intellectual property rights to the image of the Hollywood® Sign, so that anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood® Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
They are not intended to be a wasteful subsidy for development that is already financially feasible or already required to include affordable units.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Some patients have had symptoms that have now lasted several years, and Koralnik said the study involving the app was intended to shed some light on what's going on for those patients.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
They are not intended to be a wasteful subsidy for development that is already financially feasible or already required to include affordable units.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Some patients have had symptoms that have now lasted several years, and Koralnik said the study involving the app was intended to shed some light on what's going on for those patients.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Higher values mean stricter limits on alternative theories.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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This means officials spend limited time studying rule changes, reviewing game film or participating in training exercises during the off-season.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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It was closed by the county for the demolition, but now, if the bridge remains, residents hope that, with a little work, it can be revived.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The American Heart Association said ASCVD can refer to a slew of conditions, including coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease — which can also signify a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Too often, that nickname signifies a resistance to necessary change.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the new documents show that the school has been contemplating the possibility of a move for more than a year.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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After contemplating very deeply and carefully for many long hours attempting to discern a plausible alternative explanation for the rhetoric and the policies, what is the only thing that a reasonable person can conclude?—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Experts, however, caution the situation is much more complicated than the president might imply, and oil stocks lost steam on Tuesday after their Monday rally, undoing some of the previous day’s gains.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company is capitalizing on its extensive power portfolio and land assets in Texas to construct large-scale data centers aimed at artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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It's been especially lopsided this season, when the Knicks are aiming for the NBA Finals and the Nets are positioning themselves for the lottery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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Shakers invented a new form of notation to record their songs, using letters adorned with a variety of hashmarks to denote pitch and rhythm.—
Christian Goodwillie,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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