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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
That’s not a spoiler, because the six-episode limited series never intends for viewers to entertain the possibility that one of its two main characters only exists within the other’s mind.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Hochman told reporters Monday that his office intends to seek an order that would allow the medical examiner's office to release the report into the teen's death.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Wolff also said the company intends to remain in media, with Artnet News and Artsy continuing as separate editorial voices.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.
—Katie Paul, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Alito, 76, has been hiring clerks for next term and intends to continue serving into at least 2027, the sources who have spoken to Alito told ABC.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Under medium- and long-term objectives, the country intends to build its nuclear power industry by 2030, according to the State Council Information Office.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
BrightSpire intends to revamp the hotel this year ahead of its potential sale, the company said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Rather than influencing affairs through pressure tactics, Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management intends to lead a structural recapitalization, buying more shares, putting allies on the board, and re-listing the company in New York while existing management operates the company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Hochman told reporters Monday that his office intends to seek an order that would allow the medical examiner's office to release the report into the teen's death.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Wolff also said the company intends to remain in media, with Artnet News and Artsy continuing as separate editorial voices.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.
—Katie Paul, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Alito, 76, has been hiring clerks for next term and intends to continue serving into at least 2027, the sources who have spoken to Alito told ABC.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Under medium- and long-term objectives, the country intends to build its nuclear power industry by 2030, according to the State Council Information Office.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
BrightSpire intends to revamp the hotel this year ahead of its potential sale, the company said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Rather than influencing affairs through pressure tactics, Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management intends to lead a structural recapitalization, buying more shares, putting allies on the board, and re-listing the company in New York while existing management operates the company.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Students in the class this semester are redesigning the AI agent to smooth out some kinks, and Ipeirotis plans to use it in all his future classes.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carriers have also been pulling back on their capacity growth plans to cut costs, which can drive up airfare when fewer seats are for sale.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Energy means a lot in baseball.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows, and a collection of 30 suites means there is no shortage of room types, from city kings and doubles to skyline corner studio suites and one-bedroom suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kochi prefecture’s initiative aims to reduce the barriers to finding suitable partners.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In collaboration with global theatrical partners, the new premium large format (PLF) certification signifies a theater meets rigorous technical standards for the ultimate moviegoing experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
12 Apr. 2026
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For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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The change in coma chemistry observed by the team implies that the internal chemistry of 3I/ATLAS differs from its external chemistry.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is exactly what its name implies – gold bullion investments that are less than one troy ounce, or a fraction of that traditional measurement.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 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
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Each color denotes the type of crime.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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