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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
Strong, reliable products, a pledge to help the planet, and plenty of variety in color, style, and gear type, this is a brand for anyone who intends to go outside, no matter how intense (or relaxed) your adventures get.
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Apparently Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó intends his latest film, At the Sea, to be the middle part of a loose triptych that began with 2020’s Pieces of a Woman which earned star Vanessa Kirby an Oscar nomination, and the upcoming A Place to Be with Ellen Burstyn and Pamela Anderson.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end of this year, the for-profit organization intends to add one or two reporters to cover local and state politics, as well as other issues impacting Georgia communities, primarily designed for social media platforms.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The proposal Bryant presented intends to use three different methods to reach the equivalent of giving roughly 25% of DART sales tax back to cities — a threshold several cities supported previously.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Rubio’s speech comes as US allies have increasingly grown concerned and questioned whether the country intends to abandon its partnership with Europe due to Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, bid to take over Greenland and pullback of international aid.
—Zachary Cohen, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Rob Archie opened Pangaea with his wife Kindra in 2008, and intends to find a new location in the same area.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Singer also intends to build just 75 examples of the convertible.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Apparently Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó intends his latest film, At the Sea, to be the middle part of a loose triptych that began with 2020’s Pieces of a Woman which earned star Vanessa Kirby an Oscar nomination, and the upcoming A Place to Be with Ellen Burstyn and Pamela Anderson.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end of this year, the for-profit organization intends to add one or two reporters to cover local and state politics, as well as other issues impacting Georgia communities, primarily designed for social media platforms.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The proposal Bryant presented intends to use three different methods to reach the equivalent of giving roughly 25% of DART sales tax back to cities — a threshold several cities supported previously.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Rubio’s speech comes as US allies have increasingly grown concerned and questioned whether the country intends to abandon its partnership with Europe due to Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, bid to take over Greenland and pullback of international aid.
—Zachary Cohen, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Rob Archie opened Pangaea with his wife Kindra in 2008, and intends to find a new location in the same area.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Singer also intends to build just 75 examples of the convertible.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team plans to further refine the material and test its ability to isolate additional rare earth elements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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What this means for global luxury The lesson of the Fire Horse year goes beyond its symbolism.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the law aims to funnel more money toward the women seeking an escape from the streets.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the founders, the FutureNarrative Fund aims to move beyond symbolic gestures of cooperation and instead create durable working structures.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan signifies the month Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Brandeis University.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The application of the term arguably signifies less about a child than a system.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Seth Seifman's $320 price target implies that shares of AeroVironment could rally 31% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 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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That denotes real cash generation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.—
Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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