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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
It is not intended as financial or professional advice.
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William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Our first exercise, the facilitator explained, was intended to build trust—listing words or concepts that all Americans could endorse, even if our definitions might vary.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In 2018, the Metropolitan Council — the seven-county metro’s regional planning agency — forgave a $1 million loan to the city that was intended to help position the former Saxon-Ford site for new development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
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William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Our first exercise, the facilitator explained, was intended to build trust—listing words or concepts that all Americans could endorse, even if our definitions might vary.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In 2018, the Metropolitan Council — the seven-county metro’s regional planning agency — forgave a $1 million loan to the city that was intended to help position the former Saxon-Ford site for new development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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Hennepin County commissioners plan to appoint an outside board of experts in finances, policy and lawmaking to support the CEO and staff.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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That same fan said he’s lived in Kansas City for the last 10 years and plans to see at least one World Cup game that Algeria is in.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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In the last extreme, that means that one person’s exercise of their free will deprives someone else of all their rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That means labor costs consume the vast majority of a center’s budget.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Today, community leaders hope to transform the Jarratt House into a place where visitors and locals can learn about history of Pocahontas Island.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Here, though, there’s still hope that Chile could advance to the final.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
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For those advocates, recent years have provided a rare chance to study life in the emerging canyonlands and to make their case to basin leaders who are contemplating the long-term future of Colorado River management.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Mattingly joined the Phillies as their new bench coach this season after leaving the Toronto Blue Jays and contemplating retirement.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Sinner’s Early Exit Sinner entered the tournament with -275 odds to win it all, implying a roughly 70% chance of his hoisting the trophy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
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Previous measurements implied that the motion of stars in the SMC were indicative of the rotation of the dwarf galaxy, but according to these new results, that was a misinterpretation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This ambitious team aims to amp up its roster next year, publishing up to four titles.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The tourism industry is booming in the Dominican Republic, with the island destination garnering more than 11 million annual visitors and a slew of new projects aimed at the luxury market opening in 2025 and beyond.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Megaly is a medical suffix denoting an abnormal or irregular enlargement of an organ or body part.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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