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
Walt never intended for Disneyland’s official opening day to be on July 17, 1955 — which had been dubbed as an invitation-only International Press Preview.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The warnings were intended to alert the public that any new or existing fires could intensify unpredictably, threatening people, property and air quality.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The letters are intended to ratchet up the pressure on U.S. trade partners to come to the table before the Aug. 1 deadline.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
The new position, which was made in a joint filing intended to end a lawsuit brought by a group of high-profile Christian organizations last year, carves out a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, which has banned political activity by churches since 1954.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The warnings were intended to alert the public that any new or existing fires could intensify unpredictably, threatening people, property and air quality.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The letters are intended to ratchet up the pressure on U.S. trade partners to come to the table before the Aug. 1 deadline.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
The new position, which was made in a joint filing intended to end a lawsuit brought by a group of high-profile Christian organizations last year, carves out a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, which has banned political activity by churches since 1954.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
Verb
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Harkins plans to open a second BackLot at Verrado Marketplace, a shopping mall being built in Buckeye.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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By the end of 2025, CATL plans to have 1,000 stations across 31 cities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Justice Department further noted that no more files related to the case — other than a video meant to prove that Epstein killed himself — would be made public.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Vashti Trujillo was hoping to get a master's degree.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Paribatra Na Ayudhya hopes his generation can be the one to ensure their survival.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In 1925, the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini chose a live turtle to signify their long-lasting spirit of competition.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The Cree, located primarily in Canada, know it as the molting moon to indicate the time of year when birds are shedding their feathers, while the Tlingit tribe in the Pacific Northwest Coast call it the salmon moon to signify the seasonal salmon migrations.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The latest hike implies that 1.92 million bpd (or over 87%) of those cuts have now been unwound.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Later, it’s implied that the actual kidnapper was Manon, who has the same tattoo.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The city aims to partner with an expert nonprofit to manage the shelter, while holding on to it long term.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Hosted by Centro San Antonio, the event aims to bring the city together in solidarity with families and residents affected by the disaster.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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That is fine if the average quality of those shots — denoted as xG per shot — is high.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Around the main pattern were entire sections of white tiles without any pattern, and they may have been used as smaller alcoves or to denote special arrangements of furniture or a bench, archaeologists said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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