as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
you may feign innocence, but I know that that last remark was an intended dig
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as in lover
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
after a bit of bickering, she and her intended have finally picked out a wedding site
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as in planned
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 meant
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 intended
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
The intended parent or parents might struggle with infertility.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
They would be made with the same technique but in a material never intended to be utilitarian.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But during the protracted legal wrangling the growth cap stayed in place — and served its intended purpose.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
The intended parent or parents might struggle with infertility.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Verb
Despite the name, Baker said the collection is not rooted in basketball but rather was intended to be a collection that had sport as a major inspiration.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
They would be made with the same technique but in a material never intended to be utilitarian.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intended
Adjective
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In this environment, Block’s launch of mining hardware and software reads as a deliberate bid to address the industry’s deepest pain points.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The ambiguity is deliberate, with Gudsen and Michelle shaped by their compromises, each capable of inflicting harm.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mammoth Lakes Highley has one more must-visit small town to recommend for outdoor lovers: Mammoth Lakes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What that meant, however, was taking shape.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Terrain mats are portable swaths of artificial turf meant to simulate a putting green.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be aware of your surroundings: If running outdoors, be conscious of holes on trails, traffic on streets, or others around you.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Luhn, an experienced hiker, was found conscious after nearly a week in the wilderness.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Also back on Bravo, years after getting fired from Vanderpump for racist mischief, was perennial pot-stirrer Kristen Doute, now trying to get pregnant with her boyfriend, soft-spoken L.A. outsider Luke Broderick.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Swift made the announcement with the help of boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, Commissioner Dave Young and former Commissioner Pat South asked the development’s owner to levy voluntary impact fees to offset initial costs for new students.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program is voluntary for anyone who has Part D, such as a stand-alone plan or coverage included in a Medicare Advantage plan.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His brother, roommate and girlfriend have also taken leave from Harvard for similar reasons.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Teegan also met Ethan’s brother Micah and his girlfriend Veronica, who was struggling to get along with the Plath family after a fallout with his sister Moriah.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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