as in deliberately
with full awareness of what one is doing
the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Recent Examples of intentionally
These residents intentionally live among a specific community to share the love of Jesus through everyday life, service and relationship.
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Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Blueprint is just the latest in a series of educational reforms that transformed Maryland from a state with localized control of education to one that is highly centralized, with a funding formula intentionally designed to disadvantage Maryland’s suburban and rural counties.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
But even with that exception, intentionally dumping large amounts of liquid or doing so in a way that creates a safety hazard could still violate other laws.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
New York — A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Blueprint is just the latest in a series of educational reforms that transformed Maryland from a state with localized control of education to one that is highly centralized, with a funding formula intentionally designed to disadvantage Maryland’s suburban and rural counties.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
But even with that exception, intentionally dumping large amounts of liquid or doing so in a way that creates a safety hazard could still violate other laws.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
New York — A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentionally
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Modern and understated, the design is deliberately pared back—a welcome antidote to the constant hum of New York City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The California jury’s decision Wednesday in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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And, mail-in ballots are purposely designed for fraud.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In its complaint, the state accused Meta of purposely designing features like infinite scroll and auto-play for videos to keep kids hooked on the apps, leading them into depression, anxiety, and self-harm.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentionally. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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