1
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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2
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
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Capping his 33rd birthday weekend in Atlanta, the 20-year Chelsea supporter and current L.A. Blues president intends to march into Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the 3252 and, like Lee, saturate himself among both fan bases on game day.
—Josh Gross, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
In a deadly airstrike intended to kill several Hamas commanders (reports vary on whether there were dozens or fewer), a new record was set.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Kennedy, certainly receptive to pop culture, did not intend disparagement of Black Hollywood.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Capping his 33rd birthday weekend in Atlanta, the 20-year Chelsea supporter and current L.A. Blues president intends to march into Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the 3252 and, like Lee, saturate himself among both fan bases on game day.
—Josh Gross, Oc Register, 15 June 2025
In a deadly airstrike intended to kill several Hamas commanders (reports vary on whether there were dozens or fewer), a new record was set.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Kennedy, certainly receptive to pop culture, did not intend disparagement of Black Hollywood.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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For example, many world cruises planned for 2025 and 2026 have seen major changes due to the need to avoid certain parts of the world.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Remember, Osama bin Laden hid in Sudan, bombed our embassies there, and planned his 9/11 attack.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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On assignment for People magazine in 2005, Weiss attempts to sneak onto Brad Pitt’s beachfront compound in Santa Barbara, hoping to grab some tasty morsels about the megastar’s new relationship with Jolie.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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For a year and a half, Berg held to that promise, stalling, negotiating with her network bosses and her sponsors, hoping the crisis would blow over.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Maybe this is also why the cigarette has always signified rebellion—especially for women living in cultures bent on circumscribing their choices.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2025
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The deployment of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles signifies an even more direct and troubling method of addressing public dissent, raising critical concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and constitutional rights.—
Emma K. Dashnaw,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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These appear to be slightly more survivable, although the casualty rate is so high no Western army would contemplate such tactics.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Smart’s captors subjected her to rape daily, something that drove her to the point of contemplating suicide.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Roughly 56% of analysts surveyed by FactSet have a buy rating on JPMorgan stock, and the average analyst consensus price target implies about 3% upside.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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This seems to imply that, for now, Sajet isn’t going anywhere.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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This is the second flight of the first-stage booster, which will aim for a recovery landing back at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Landing Zone 1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The strikes came a day after the U.N. nuclear watchdog declared that Iran wasn't complying with nuclear nonproliferation agreements aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Straight, even, smooth, and glossy hair denotes strength, harmony, and evenness of character, hearty affections, a clear head, and superior talents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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See Pitchfork London’s latest lineup below; new additions are denoted with an asterisk.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
27 May 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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