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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
Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Mensah intends to sign with UM this week and enroll in classes immediately, a source said.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
An email to Damon has also been leaked, as have a slew of texts between Lively and her reportedly estranged pal Taylor Swift, who Baldoni’s camp now intends to call as a hostile witness.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the company intends to expand shorts support program WAVE in the coming year.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether Saks Global intends to more sharply differentiate the three luxury retailers remains to be seen.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Provided the developer intends to move forward with the project, the next steps would include annexation, rezoning of the property, a special use for a Planned Unit Development and a PUD preliminary plan, per the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Mensah intends to sign with UM this week and enroll in classes immediately, a source said.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
An email to Damon has also been leaked, as have a slew of texts between Lively and her reportedly estranged pal Taylor Swift, who Baldoni’s camp now intends to call as a hostile witness.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the company intends to expand shorts support program WAVE in the coming year.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Whether Saks Global intends to more sharply differentiate the three luxury retailers remains to be seen.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Provided the developer intends to move forward with the project, the next steps would include annexation, rezoning of the property, a special use for a Planned Unit Development and a PUD preliminary plan, per the city.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Yale said the move to raise the limit to $100,000 means nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify for all education expenses being covered.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Dak's case, that also means 10 years without an NFC Championship Game appearance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Der Pavilion aims to become a cultural pillar in the Engadin mountain region, serving as an enduring event throughout the ski season and beyond, Pace told WWD.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The country aims to scale up the proportion of SAF to between 7% and 10% by 2035.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Too often, that nickname signifies a resistance to necessary change.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This signifies a 76% increase compared to the three-month average volume.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Liverpool book, King’s biography implies, was part of a painful, covert search for a different way to write.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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August denotes the end of summer vacation and the start of a new academic year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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