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
According to some sources, Camilla has no intentions to reconcile.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
However, even with the best of intentions, management cannot be expected to educate board members on every economic, geopolitical, or operational issue impacting the company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Hamad’s comments underlined how far that demand is from the group’s intentions.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, his administration announced intentions to gut the supplier diversity program, which has been in state law for over 40 years.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Throughout the season, Boy Kavalier’s real intentions begin to take over Neverland Research Island after successfully securing the alien specimens that the USCSS Maginot had been researching in space, discarding his decade-long work on the hybrids.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
While Ambassador Leaf highlighted his pragmatism, his true intentions as the new leader of Syria remain murky.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The coaches trust the 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive end from Sugarland, Texas, to do his thing, even if coaches initially flinch at his intentions.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
However, even with the best of intentions, management cannot be expected to educate board members on every economic, geopolitical, or operational issue impacting the company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Hamad’s comments underlined how far that demand is from the group’s intentions.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this month, his administration announced intentions to gut the supplier diversity program, which has been in state law for over 40 years.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Throughout the season, Boy Kavalier’s real intentions begin to take over Neverland Research Island after successfully securing the alien specimens that the USCSS Maginot had been researching in space, discarding his decade-long work on the hybrids.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
While Ambassador Leaf highlighted his pragmatism, his true intentions as the new leader of Syria remain murky.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The coaches trust the 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive end from Sugarland, Texas, to do his thing, even if coaches initially flinch at his intentions.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentions
Noun
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But even with the headwinds, there’s still enough good news to be a bit more bullish about Nike’s prospects, even it more time is needed to effect its comeback goals.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Otte is fascinated with using the CLA’s methods to manipulate athletes’ senses to enhance perception-action coupling.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some curious clues have EW's Swiftie senses tingling.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Finn, who has been tattooing for more than 30 years, says tattoos carry different meanings for everyone.—
Kai McNamee,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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These motifs carry layered meanings, shifting from innocence to rebellion.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flat, unending—for all intents and purposes, Kansas.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu warned that if Hamas declines, Israel will act independently to pursue its objectives in Gaza.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Last week, party leaders aired two main objectives.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shrek The Third director Raman Hui, Elvis producer Schuyler Weiss and top execs from leading Japanese broadcasters Nippon TV and TBS are among the speakers set for the seminar program at this year’s TIFFCOM contents market in Tokyo.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Organize the contents of the cabinets and drawers and throw away any expired or unused items.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Intentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentions. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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