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as in plans
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 means
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 intends
Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Again, mitigated by the small sample size and the fact Emery intends to overload centrally, only Leeds United have attacked down the right more sparingly than Villa this term (30 per cent).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Indeed, China clearly intends to dominate world markets in these areas, and is building the domestic capacity to do so.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And sources say Warners intends on launching an awards campaign for not just One Battle, but also for Sinners and Weapons.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The team intends to investigate the issue further, possibly by tracking patients over longer periods of time, while also experimenting with ways to limit smartphone use.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Again, mitigated by the small sample size and the fact Emery intends to overload centrally, only Leeds United have attacked down the right more sparingly than Villa this term (30 per cent).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Indeed, China clearly intends to dominate world markets in these areas, and is building the domestic capacity to do so.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And sources say Warners intends on launching an awards campaign for not just One Battle, but also for Sinners and Weapons.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Good Good intends to build a digital clubhouse for its followers and play a more active role in their golfing lives.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With money tight after an unpleasant divorce, Clara intends to sell her mother’s apartment — which her late father left in her name — in a matter of weeks.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The team intends to investigate the issue further, possibly by tracking patients over longer periods of time, while also experimenting with ways to limit smartphone use.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Following the Toronto premiere, the team plans an extensive international festival run and theatrical releases across multiple countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Schroeck said some current faculty will teach the courses online and the school plans to hire six new professors over the next three years to supplement the staff.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This means designing curricula that force students to grapple with complexity before introducing AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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This public vitriol signifies a point of no return.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The women of #MomTok have been in high demand, and Paul’s leading Bachelorette status further signifies that.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.—
JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Distiller’s One-Of-One is a charity auction held every other year and, as the name implies, every lot is completely unique.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analyst Gil Luria maintained his $250 price target, which implies 10% upside from Apple's Wednesday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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