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
Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
This remote lunar region is the intended site of future Artemis astronaut landings and, of course, the much ballyhooed moon base.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 27 May 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
Considering the intended audience and the steady rollout of Windows features so far this year, Build isn't likely to have too much interest for general Windows users.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
This remote lunar region is the intended site of future Artemis astronaut landings and, of course, the much ballyhooed moon base.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 27 May 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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Smith said this was the result of deliberate strategy by the museum.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Cargill dictated a slow, deliberate pace.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 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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Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Gabriel chose Bea, Kayda chose Zach (duh), which meant Trinity and Bryce became a couple of cast-offs.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 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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Additionally, a jury found Pasqual guilty of first-degree residential burglary and multiple counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiance's, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Carpenter requested that her sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend, guitarist George Smith, be added to the protection order as well since the couple reside in her Los Angeles home.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The legislation also includes several measures aimed at reducing home prices and increasing housing supply.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 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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Opponents could sense that Sabalenka’s demeanor signified a collapse was underway.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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