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intending

verb

Definition of intendingnext
present participle of intend
1
as in planning
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 meaning
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 intending Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson. — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Developer Mikki Schuck bought the building in late 2024 intending to fully renovate the top two stories — previously offices — into luxury apartments and a restaurant once more on the ground floor. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors said the witness was not intending to be inflammatory and asked that the jury be instructed to dismiss the statements from Heilbrun on her religion. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 The supposedly knowing and intending AI now becomes a political actor. — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Athletes who completed college in May but who were intending to return to campus can no longer use the Wisne injunction. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 English admitted traveling to the nation’s capital intending to either kill a government official or burn down the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank and advocacy organization, the affidavit said. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Increasingly isolated and paranoid—his fears being fueled by Wolfram & Hart’s manipulations—Wes kidnaps the baby Connor, intending to take him to safety. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 In the book, a film crew descends on Kettle Springs intending to make a glossy film version of a real-life tragedy, the slasher rampage from the first book. — Adam Cesare, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
  1. planning
  2. meaning
  3. going
  4. implying
  5. contemplating
  6. signifying
  7. aiming
  8. denoting
Verb
  • The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Louisiana site moves forward The company is also planning a technology-neutral screening of available small modular reactor designs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • But according to the brand, some rye backset was incorporated into its production, meaning some of the liquid left over from a previous distillation was added to this batch of whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There is currently a patchwork of state NIL laws with varying rights, obligations and enforcement mechanisms, meaning schools and athletes play by varying sets of rules—and the rules could change if an athlete changes schools.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of meaning
Verb
  • Then, Alfonso revealed Sarah Jane and Hailey were the first couple going home, leaving Tatyana and Jan and Giada and Alan safe for another week.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That means Salomon will protect its core and accelerate in running by going bigger in scale and investing in events, plus provide a pipeline of innovation.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • Widening gap The gap between hyperscaler CDS and bank CDS has widened to around 60 basis points from roughly 0 since October of 2025, implying that hyperscaler credit risk is increasing on its own terms, Slok's research shows.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The five national title favorites plus Indiana, Oregon and Texas Tech all have minus-odds, implying each have a greater than 50 percent chance to make the CFP.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of implying
Verb
  • Some are contemplating returning to their home countries or hoping that another third country agrees to welcome them.
    — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The debate within the Democratic Party heading into the 2026 midterms offers a preview for those Democrats contemplating presidential bids in 2028.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Each of the cubes, marking the hours, rotates at the top of the hour, with one cube in a lighter tone signifying the current time.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The world of things, bodies, texts and sensations as a plane or a web of connections and diversions, all of it on the signifying surface.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of signifying
Verb
  • Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Even after clinching the division likely this week, the Dodgers (91-59) will be playing for seeding, aiming for at least a first-round bye.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Many of the tiles involving them are shaded a deeper blue, denoting a higher number of deals.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of denoting

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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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