1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states
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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing
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Recent Examples of intentions
Sarah Eddy, a second lawyer for OpenAI and its executives, said that Musk was lying to the jury about his true intentions.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Tennessee advanced a map that would break up the state’s only majority-Black district, and southern states that had already held primaries declared their intentions to redraw their maps in the near future.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
When power is used without restraint, even good intentions can appear self-serving.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
And there are so many ways your good intentions can go south.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
But whatever happens over the last two games of this season, the question of the Lewis family’s long-term intentions for Tottenham Hotspur won’t go away for long.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Investigation launched An investigation was underway, and security cameras would be reviewed to find out who was behind the gunfire and their intentions, Remulla said.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With the deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft less than two weeks away, Isaiah Evans left little doubt about his intentions following his sophomore season at Duke.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Even when applied with the best of intentions, labels can be confusing.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
David Ingram, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Tennessee advanced a map that would break up the state’s only majority-Black district, and southern states that had already held primaries declared their intentions to redraw their maps in the near future.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
When power is used without restraint, even good intentions can appear self-serving.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
And there are so many ways your good intentions can go south.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
But whatever happens over the last two games of this season, the question of the Lewis family’s long-term intentions for Tottenham Hotspur won’t go away for long.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Investigation launched An investigation was underway, and security cameras would be reviewed to find out who was behind the gunfire and their intentions, Remulla said.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
With the deadline to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft less than two weeks away, Isaiah Evans left little doubt about his intentions following his sophomore season at Duke.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Even when applied with the best of intentions, labels can be confusing.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentions
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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McNeela has four goals this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Go for a subtle scent that catches in the breeze rather than overpowers the senses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The experiment relied on a sensitive piece of equipment known as a torsion balance, a device that senses minute forces by measuring the twisting angle, or torsion, of metal masses suspended on a thin fiber, which must be operated in a vacuum.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Those dynamics have such a wide variety of messages and meanings and lessons to have.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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After cards are pulled, their meanings are interpreted through the lens of the reader’s question, circumstances and life history.—
Vana Goblot,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Water conservation The communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Orion Township have urged all of their residents to conserve water and use it only for necessary purposes.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The contest, for all intents, would have ended then and there, save for months of airy speculation on which Democrat or Republican would make the November runoff en route to eventual defeat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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To this end, the robot symbolizes changes in moon missions’ objectives from pure observation and sample collection to more of an on-site engineering project.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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Cask investing involves buying an oak barrel filled with Scotch — either shortly after the spirit's distillation or having already aged — and allowing its contents to mature over a period of 10 to 20 years, before selling it on.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Scarnecchia claimed that McDermitt and other co-workers had even stolen Fox's phone at work and searched its contents, which included graphic photos of her.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentions. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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