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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
In 2013 there was a lack of clarity from district officials around the intended outcomes of the school closures.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Reeti Malhotra
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The act is intended to give workers time to prepare for job losses and begin searching for new employment.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Paul Rogers, a DNR fire prevention specialist, said 80% of the fires that get out of control every year in Michigan are caused by humans, with many of those fires starting as small, intended burns.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
In 2013 there was a lack of clarity from district officials around the intended outcomes of the school closures.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Noun
Once the intendeds did tie the knot, their love deepened into a lifetime of devotion and admiration.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.
—Reeti Malhotra
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
The act is intended to give workers time to prepare for job losses and begin searching for new employment.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intended
Adjective
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But this new proposal adds a new behavior into the mix, by suggesting this wasn’t a passive act, but deliberate.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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The General Command also condemned the attacks, arguing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Hotels are also planned by the investors in surrounding areas in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone, which environmentalists say is rich with wildlife, including flamingo habitats.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The six-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owner had planned to have Kyle Busch by his side on the Saturday before the Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Deputies arrived at the home, but the ex-boyfriend had already left.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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That boyfriend, by the way, is also named Charlie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Shasta County Superior Court judges denied two prior lawsuits that aimed to block Measure B from appearing on the ballot, including one from Shasta County’s attorney Joseph Larmour, without ruling on the substance of their cases.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Google has announced a new legal salvo aimed at a Chinese group called Outsider Enterprise, which is allegedly responsible for a massive AI-powered scam campaign.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Verb
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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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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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