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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 legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
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Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
In the case of Euphoria, for example, Maddy Perez’s double eyeliner is intended to show her former best friend Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) how good her life has been compared to Cassie’s sad existence.
—Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 18 May 2026
As per the company’s technology roadmap, IonQ intends to release a 256 Qubit system in 2026 and a 10,000- 2 million-qubit computing system by 2027-2030.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace professional accounting or tax advice.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
In the case of Euphoria, for example, Maddy Perez’s double eyeliner is intended to show her former best friend Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) how good her life has been compared to Cassie’s sad existence.
—Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 18 May 2026
As per the company’s technology roadmap, IonQ intends to release a 256 Qubit system in 2026 and a 10,000- 2 million-qubit computing system by 2027-2030.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace professional accounting or tax advice.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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That athleticism means that today’s blend of speed and power stands alone.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But that doesn’t mean Sander was always serious.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Some may hope that the decline in total high-school graduates will be offset, in part, by an increase in the percentage of those graduates who pursue a higher degree.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The scientists hope to recover lithium directly from underground brines, while at the same time allow geothermal operations to continue functioning normally.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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The brand earned the podiatrist seal of approval, which signifies that its footwear provides adequate support on arches, toes, and ankles.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Certainly there were luxe, strong visions of the wardrobe on the runway, but with hints of edge melded with signifying codes like the web, the interlock, the GG, the Flora, the bamboo, the bit and the Jackie.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The ballot measure may prove to be a referendum of how much the council is in step with Lee at a time when Oakland’s leaders are contemplating how the city’s divisions of power could be reshaped.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Coleman made just three appearances for Everton this term and will take a break this summer before contemplating his next move.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The analyst’s $182 price target implies that shares of TJX could rise 23% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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With Ebola’s serial interval of two to three weeks, 246 cases at declaration implies multiple generations of uncontrolled transmission.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Organizers of the flotilla, which aimed to highlight the conditions for the 2 million or so Palestinians in Gaza, said Israeli soldiers fired on five boats during the interdictions, causing some damage.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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In front of them were the monkeys, which were placed on a sign denoting wildlife trafficking.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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