as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
you may feign innocence, but I know that that last remark was an intended dig
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as in lover
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
after a bit of bickering, she and her intended have finally picked out a wedding site
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as in planned
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 meant
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 intended
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Charlie McAvoy was there at center ice to pick it off, but the puck bounced off his stick blade and continued on its intended trajectory to Marchenko, who beat Korpisalo on a clean breakaway.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was founded as a sort of praetorian guard, intended to be only a few thousand strong, meant to safeguard the Islamic revolution.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Giddey stopped, the ball cradled in his palm, shouting while jerking his hand in the rough direction of his intended pass.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Charlie McAvoy was there at center ice to pick it off, but the puck bounced off his stick blade and continued on its intended trajectory to Marchenko, who beat Korpisalo on a clean breakaway.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was founded as a sort of praetorian guard, intended to be only a few thousand strong, meant to safeguard the Islamic revolution.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intended
Adjective
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The Horned Frogs can play fast in spurts, but typically TCU uses a more deliberate pace on offense, using multiple ball screens to create the right look for Miles or her teammates.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon supports your deliberate withdrawal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her lover, Cavaradossi, is accused of helping an enemy of the state, and is framed by a corrupt and violent police chief, Baron Scarpia.—
Courtney Lewis,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a kind gesture to airport employees in Georgia didn't go as planned, Tyler Perry found a workaround.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rallies are also planned in more than a dozen other countries, from Europe to Latin America to Australia, Ezra Levin, a co-executive director of Indivisible, a group spearheading the events, said in an interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Similar, disappointing results were found more recently in a 2022 Vanderbilt study of Tennessee’s voluntary pre-K program.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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This leaves due diligence up to mostly voluntary investigation process, leaving environmental and human rights risks upstream insufficiently monitored.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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Li, who was found shot to death outside his apartment in San Gabriel, was Yan Wang's boyfriend at the time, according to the DA's Office.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fernandez’s boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, was sentenced to death in 2018, and his automatic appeal petition is currently pending in California Supreme Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Idaho lawmakers narrowly agreed to send a bill aimed at lowering prices for first-time homebuyers to the governor’s desk on Thursday, continuing a late comeback for housing reform this legislative session.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers have been debating a major tax incentive packaged aimed at keeping the Bears in Illinois.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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