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as in purposes
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 senses
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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Recent Examples of intents
For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
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, 10 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Since 1973, actions by all three branches across a variety of political and policy landscapes have undermined its intents and procedures.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, Pal would be walking onto the field alone.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Russini’s career is over.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, the story ends in 1984.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Steve Kerr’s contract is, for all intents and purposes, history.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
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, 10 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Since 1973, actions by all three branches across a variety of political and policy landscapes have undermined its intents and procedures.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, Pal would be walking onto the field alone.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Russini’s career is over.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, the story ends in 1984.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Steve Kerr’s contract is, for all intents and purposes, history.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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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In other words, your intentions may not be considered if your paperwork is not in order.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Diversity can’t be sustained through good intentions alone.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In its summary, the court ruled that words have meanings.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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In the middle of the conflict the thing was about getting the war aims done.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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For companies, the key is to have a detailed understanding of the return each dollar provides to successfully achieve both aims.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
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
“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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