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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
But for all intents and purposes, there’s no room to be defensive about simply getting better on defense.
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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
For all intents and purposes, Angel seems to be a perfectly nice young mom.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Since Vengeance, Lucy became basically his slave, for all intents and purposes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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
For all intents and purposes, Angel seems to be a perfectly nice young mom.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Since Vengeance, Lucy became basically his slave, for all intents and purposes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
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The thing to remember is these administrative arrest warrants have been deemed justified by courts in immigration purposes.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Morgan Township sophomore Noah Ladra has grown in various senses of the word in the past year.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS typically doesn’t affect bladder control or the senses, such as taste, smell, touch, and hearing.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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After thrashing Real España by five goals on the Honduran club’s home field last week, the Los Angeles Football Club was nearly guaranteed to advance to the next stage of the continental tournament.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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From the wrong photos and generic opening lines to bad attitudes and intentions, the following six mistakes can easily be rectified.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s leaders seemed caught off guard by Netflix’s capitulation, just like everyone else; thus, the company hasn’t commented yet on its victory, or telegraphed its intentions for CNN.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The president announced plans to offer those who do not have a retirement savings plan through their employer, such as a 401(k), access to the same plan offered to federal workers.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 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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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS COLORFUL DEFIANCE — Bears' Caleb Williams explains meanings behind nail polish, says critics won’t stop him.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The entire point of routine is that its divisions are small and its aims achievable, defined to be so by the one who sets them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Protect your energy so your aims stay clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The contents of Koong’s makeup bag ranges from standard drugstore products to the most expensive brands around, thanks to Gu.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Future steps Once a tentative agreement is reached, Veit said, both the firefighters’ union and the Independence City Council will hold votes on whether to approve its contents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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