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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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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
Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.
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Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Cobb admitted to shooting a handgun inside of the club, intending to harm one victim, according to an arrest report.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
With the filing, Hawthorne is seeking to reorganize, ultimately intending to attract a buyer or investor willing to recapitalize the company and restart operations, according to a news release from a public affairs firm representing the racecourse.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Horizon Market opened last August, intending to bring a small neighborhood grocery store to the Tarentum community.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In the early 1990s, Gregory held a workshop of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, never intending to put it onstage.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Some of those arrested had acknowledged involvement in the brawl but all denied intending to kill Deranque, according to Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Athlete Spotlight Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton pilot, arrived at the Olympics intending to compete with a helmet that sparked lots of conversation.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Cobb admitted to shooting a handgun inside of the club, intending to harm one victim, according to an arrest report.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
With the filing, Hawthorne is seeking to reorganize, ultimately intending to attract a buyer or investor willing to recapitalize the company and restart operations, according to a news release from a public affairs firm representing the racecourse.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The Horizon Market opened last August, intending to bring a small neighborhood grocery store to the Tarentum community.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
In the early 1990s, Gregory held a workshop of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, never intending to put it onstage.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Some of those arrested had acknowledged involvement in the brawl but all denied intending to kill Deranque, according to Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Athlete Spotlight Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton pilot, arrived at the Olympics intending to compete with a helmet that sparked lots of conversation.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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While gardeners often gravitate toward evergreen foliage when planning for year-round color, there are many other sources of beauty to enhance the garden from one season to the next.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mia is planning a hopeful birthday party for Alex and Dailyn has her ideas about what that should and should not be.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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For reference, roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, meaning an effort to make up for that shortfall could quickly draw down the stockpile, according to Krishnamoorti.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Collin Sexton came of the bench to score 28 points for the Bulls (26-38), who have lost 16 of 19 after going 23-22 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bank initiated the cybersecurity stock at an overweight rating and $200 price target, implying an upside of 33%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds must remove images implying these specific bags were suitable for curbside pickup or municipal recycling bins, the AG's Office said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Alongside a downtown public affairs college and an AI policy center, Sacramento State is contemplating building housing, hotels and a performing arts venue with capacity for smaller-scale sporting events.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Women everywhere rise up, signifying their sisterhood with black-ink mouth tattoos.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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The death certificate for Katherine Elizabeth Hartley, which was obtained by TMZ, includes a field denoting how the injury occurred.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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That we are meant to linger is made plain by the fine lines denoting individual camel hairs.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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