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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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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
The new grant intends to address the rising crisis of youth homelessness in Kansas City, according to HCDD.
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Slate intends to begin selling the vehicle by the end of next year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The timing of the executions appears intended less to inflame anti-Israel sentiment than to project strength internally, a source familiar with the matter told TIME, describing it as a signal of resolve by a government increasingly consumed with fears of infiltration.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 June 2025
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Slate intends to begin selling the vehicle by the end of next year.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The timing of the executions appears intended less to inflame anti-Israel sentiment than to project strength internally, a source familiar with the matter told TIME, describing it as a signal of resolve by a government increasingly consumed with fears of infiltration.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 27 June 2025
The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
Verb
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Israelis have stocked up not knowing what their government is planning and how this will unfold.—
Orly Halpern,
Time,
18 June 2025
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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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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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After all, no clients means your entire pivot to being a freelancer was a waste of time.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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That's why McClain hopes to compile a separate database for length-to-weight conversions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2025
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Customers hoping to be the first to get their hands on the new model can preorder it for $499 starting on July 11, with the retail price expected to drop to $399 later this summer.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, signifying the effective end of slavery in the U.S.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Then again, living in New York City, there aren't many opportunities to contemplate camel textures.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman offered to bankroll someone, anyone, who would run against Mamdani, implying his mayoralty would spur a flight with the ultrarich.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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An old friend of Donna’s who, it’s implied, became more than friends after her husband left.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Tight End University, the site of Swift's impromptu concert, is a multi-team collaboration aimed at helping NFL players improve their game.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The 2024 additions to the Ten-Day Notice Rule aim to hold state officials and mining companies accountable when they are expected to address potential workplace dangers.—
Laken Brooks,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The image denotes that the player automatically wins the amount shown, according to lottery officials.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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This is evidenced by the falling weekly cloud model, denoted by the shaded area on the chart, which shows key resistance near $77/bbl.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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