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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
Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.
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Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Judge Weeks warned Daniel to limit his statement only to what the defense intends to prove after Daniel spent a significant portion of the statement elaborating on King’s background as an Army policeman, and his work with then-governor George Bush.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The state also intends to use a handwritten note Robinson gave to Twiggs, as well as text messages and other evidence, Graf said.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The church intends to expand its ministry through sports programming and community education on the 22-acre site.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
This, of course, is the same standard that is applied on a motion for summary judgment ― exactly as the UPEPA intends.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Di Amato’s portfolio also includes Esperia Aviation, a luxury helicopter company, and Tenuta San Filippo, a winery in Montalcino producing Brunello—both of which Le Graal intends to weave into bespoke guest journeys in time.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.
—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Judge Weeks warned Daniel to limit his statement only to what the defense intends to prove after Daniel spent a significant portion of the statement elaborating on King’s background as an Army policeman, and his work with then-governor George Bush.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The state also intends to use a handwritten note Robinson gave to Twiggs, as well as text messages and other evidence, Graf said.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
The church intends to expand its ministry through sports programming and community education on the 22-acre site.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
This, of course, is the same standard that is applied on a motion for summary judgment ― exactly as the UPEPA intends.
—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Di Amato’s portfolio also includes Esperia Aviation, a luxury helicopter company, and Tenuta San Filippo, a winery in Montalcino producing Brunello—both of which Le Graal intends to weave into bespoke guest journeys in time.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.
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Opening dates for the new locations are still to be announced, but a representative for the brand told PEOPLE over email that the nine locations are included in 21 stores across 13 states that the chain plans to open over the next six months.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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As Europe seeks to expand its position in advanced semiconductor technologies, the new partnership aims to create a production environment capable of supporting both startups and established companies working on photonic chip innovations.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.
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It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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