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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent
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as in intention
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent
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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show
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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark
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as in earnestness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
studied the dance steps with obvious intentness
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Recent Examples of intent
Willem Marx, NPR, 28 May 2025
Some cases appear to be related, The Wall Street Journal reported, including a Florida man suspected of leading a criminal ring intent on robbing cryptocurrency riches through a string of home invasions across multiple states.
—Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
As for Ramsey, the Dolphins shrugged off April questions about a potential reconciliation and appear intent on trying to trade him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The Tates have promised to fight the charges in Britain and Romania, publicly declaring their intent to prove their innocence in both jurisdictions.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 28 May 2025
Some cases appear to be related, The Wall Street Journal reported, including a Florida man suspected of leading a criminal ring intent on robbing cryptocurrency riches through a string of home invasions across multiple states.
—Ashley Belanger – May 27, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Adjective
Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are entering the season in turmoil, having lost thousands of experts and staff since President Donald Trump took office in January, intent on culling the federal workforce.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
As for Ramsey, the Dolphins shrugged off April questions about a potential reconciliation and appear intent on trying to trade him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intent
Adjective
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Armstrong is less resolute, however, when asked how much President Trump’s election to a second term affected his sense of urgency.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Xi’s government has portrayed itself as a resolute defender of the Chinese nation and mocked its opponent.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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If the man is determined to have committed a crime, the library said, the police may make the information public.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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As the clinic races to rebuild, Abdallah is determined to continue providing care.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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The Kelce brothers laughed, but Travis Kelce is interested in having a hand in the Olympics in some fashion.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Rookies Willie MacIver and Logan Davidson drove in three of the A’s five runs, with Davidson scoring the tying run during a decisive eighth inning rally before MacIver’s RBI-single scored the go-ahead run.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2025
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What sets a good doctor apart is judgment — the ability to navigate uncertainty, synthesize complex data and make decisive, accurate choices.—
Eric Snoey,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Some areas of the lake have tested positive for E. coli after heavy rains.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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This is what the SAP Business Suite offers. SAP Business Data Cloud Klein and Alam also emphasized the importance of the launch of SAP Business Data Cloud in February and its positive reception from customers and partners.—
Paul Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intent. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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