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as in plans
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 means
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 intends
Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Zipair intends to double its fleet to over 20 aircraft by 2032, Fukada said.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu’s announcement is likely to intensify fears that Israel intends to model its invasion of southern Lebanon on its yearslong military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031, and while speculation has swirled about a potential relocation, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts made clear during a recent sports economic panel that the organization intends to remain in the city.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The updates to the Artemis program are a statement about how the United States intends to engage in the next phase of space exploration.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Redshirt freshman Eric Freeny intends on remaining with the UCLA men’s basketball team, multiple sources close to Freeny have confirmed to the Southern California News Group.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Or, on a more macro level, the top of the order was able to operate as its design intends.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Zipair intends to double its fleet to over 20 aircraft by 2032, Fukada said.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Netanyahu’s announcement is likely to intensify fears that Israel intends to model its invasion of southern Lebanon on its yearslong military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031, and while speculation has swirled about a potential relocation, Mavericks CEO Rick Welts made clear during a recent sports economic panel that the organization intends to remain in the city.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The updates to the Artemis program are a statement about how the United States intends to engage in the next phase of space exploration.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Redshirt freshman Eric Freeny intends on remaining with the UCLA men’s basketball team, multiple sources close to Freeny have confirmed to the Southern California News Group.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Or, on a more macro level, the top of the order was able to operate as its design intends.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
Verb
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But Barzee’s argument during the hearing offered the first clear detailing of how her team plans to combat the separate criminal charges over the $5 million overpayment.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bonta plans to refile the case in state court.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Krispy Kreme aims to have franchisees generate nearly 50% of systemwide sales starting in fiscal 2027 through refranchising efforts, the report said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This approach, often referred to as manned-unmanned teaming, aims to increase operational effectiveness while reducing risk to personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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