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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
OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
As of now, Vance has not formally announced his intentions to run for president in 2028.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For all its good intentions, CalRx’s impact can only be limited, at best.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The intentions of Merril are understandable.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Companies that fail to align with these expectations risk being grouped with the worst actors, regardless of their intentions.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Lyles clarified her intentions on Wednesday in a two-sentence email to the council, which is scheduled to make a decision on June 22.
—Nick Sullivan
may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 22 May 2026
Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 29 May 2026
As of now, Vance has not formally announced his intentions to run for president in 2028.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 May 2026
For all its good intentions, CalRx’s impact can only be limited, at best.
—Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The intentions of Merril are understandable.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Companies that fail to align with these expectations risk being grouped with the worst actors, regardless of their intentions.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Lyles clarified her intentions on Wednesday in a two-sentence email to the council, which is scheduled to make a decision on June 22.
—Nick Sullivan
may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentions
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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Uh, so just a feast for the senses.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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Further indulge your senses with an ultra-glossy top coat and a rounded square shape.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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This month, despite the spring of it all, my favorite covers were strange and dark, their meanings obscure.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 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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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a raft of landmark rule changes that will come into force ahead of this summer’s World Cup, with the overarching objectives being to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, increase match tempo and improve fan and player experience.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Fifth, it must be tied to clear diplomatic objectives.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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My mother translated some of the titles and tables of contents for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The silence to the Washington Examiner, however, fails to capture the frustration of many Democrats after the release of the autopsy report, which was only made public amid pressure created by reporters reporting on its contents.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Intentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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