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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
While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do.
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Today, with the space agency intending to lean heavily on CLPS missions to help future Artemis astronauts, NASA’s abandoned Apollo-era rover plans seem downright quaint.
—Christopher Cokinos, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Sophomore forward Dayana Mendes and junior guard Malia Samuels are also intending to hit the transfer portal.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Money went toward sidewalks, congestion mitigation, intersection improvements and Vision Zero, an initiative intending to eliminate traffic fatalities.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Golden called for aggressive full-court pressure, intending to foul despite the Hawkeyes being in the bonus.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Today, with the space agency intending to lean heavily on CLPS missions to help future Artemis astronauts, NASA’s abandoned Apollo-era rover plans seem downright quaint.
—Christopher Cokinos, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Sophomore forward Dayana Mendes and junior guard Malia Samuels are also intending to hit the transfer portal.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Money went toward sidewalks, congestion mitigation, intersection improvements and Vision Zero, an initiative intending to eliminate traffic fatalities.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Golden called for aggressive full-court pressure, intending to foul despite the Hawkeyes being in the bonus.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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The district recently approved new course materials for some high school math courses, and is planning for a middle school Spanish language arts pilot and new advanced high school welding class to start next school year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan Chase is planning to consolidate workspace for existing Charlotte workers and account for more hiring by moving into a SouthPark office that has room for over 1,000 workers, further expanding its push into the hometown territory of rival banks.—
Chase Jordan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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But while the report highlights billions in technology spending over several years, the district’s annual budget is far larger, meaning those costs account for a relatively small share of overall spending.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the first phase, CAPE will accept refund applications for unliquidated tariffs—meaning tariffs that have been assessed but not yet finalized by CBP—and for tariffs finalized by CBP within the past 80 days.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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Schultz learned a lot going from his first big-league start on Tuesday to his second on Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murray’s route to 30 points was unorthodox, going 0-for-8 from 3-point range but making all 16 of his free throw attempts.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Analysts have average price targets implying upside of about 169% and 134% for AtaiBeckley and Compass, respectively.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to scapegoating Josh, Park is also implying that Lindsay inflated procedure prices and sold customers on unnecessary treatments at Trochos.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stafford is at the far end of his career, Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent contemplating retirement, and fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett has not played in a regular-season game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gaps between research and product As 420 – signifying April 20, a day celebrating cannabis culture – approaches each year, public attention turns toward the legal status of cannabis.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other stars such as Ayesha and Steph Curry, Zendaya and Tom Holland and Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have also gotten tattoos signifying special moments in their love stories, such as initials, their children's names and symbols of their union.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche hit the road against the Edmonton Oilers aiming to prolong a six-game road winning streak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would contribute $2 billion, with the state aiming to spend about $1 billion, to be repaid through an admissions tax and other local taxes.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an airstrike launched at Israel, denoting their entry into the Iran war following weeks of holding out on attacks.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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