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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
Doors that at a glance appeared to be open were for all intents and purposes closed to them.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Sánchez Bezos, who, for all intents and purposes, is perhaps somewhat of a neo-Melania—the woman who married the ultimate billionaire du jour—has also graced a Vogue cover in her wedding dress.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
But for all intents and purposes, there’s no room to be defensive about simply getting better on defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, the company was spinning its wheels.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, that was the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Michigan’s season has been over since late November.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, this language means the same thing for taxpayers.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The move, for all intents and purposes, cuts the authority of Miami-Dade Public Schools to oversee charter schools in the nation’s third-largest school district.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Sánchez Bezos, who, for all intents and purposes, is perhaps somewhat of a neo-Melania—the woman who married the ultimate billionaire du jour—has also graced a Vogue cover in her wedding dress.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
But for all intents and purposes, there’s no room to be defensive about simply getting better on defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, the company was spinning its wheels.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, that was the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Michigan’s season has been over since late November.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
For all intents and purposes, this language means the same thing for taxpayers.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The move, for all intents and purposes, cuts the authority of Miami-Dade Public Schools to oversee charter schools in the nation’s third-largest school district.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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You are brought to your senses, this time by squawking and the rapid beating of wings.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Let some quiet music gently soothe your senses while worries drift away.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Forward Paulinho has six goals and one assist in the 2026 Clausura, while Alexis Vega has returned from injury.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The root of Disco is tension — between Styles and an ex, between an artist and himself, between a pop star and a fandom’s gaze, and between serious intentions and sometimes silly lyricism.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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And on Wednesday night, Tan shed a light on Broadcom's customer spending intentions beyond 2026.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bots provided the code and ready-to-execute plans to bypass firewalls.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The House last week put plans to mark up an institutional investors proposal on ice while the Senate advanced its version.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cheng said this is also the year of the fire horse, which occurs every 60 years and gives the sign more intense meanings besides those of a regular horse.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Whatever its environmental aims, the bill would also generate a new revenue stream for the state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Military operations and national purpose will become more and more distanced from each other, because military prowess cannot clarify America’s war aims.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The twist is — as a lower third on screen indicated — the contents of the notes were changed between dress rehearsal and going live.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2026
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Inside the museum’s exhibition halls, display cases stand empty, stripped of their lightweight, high-value contents during a period of occupation by the Rapid Support Forces from April 15, 2023, until early last year.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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