1
as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry
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2
as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
lawyers for both sides argued for days about what was intended by a particular phrase in the law
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Recent Examples of intend
Walt never intended for Disneyland’s official opening day to be on July 17, 1955 — which had been dubbed as an invitation-only International Press Preview.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The warnings were intended to alert the public that any new or existing fires could intensify unpredictably, threatening people, property and air quality.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The letters are intended to ratchet up the pressure on U.S. trade partners to come to the table before the Aug. 1 deadline.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
The new position, which was made in a joint filing intended to end a lawsuit brought by a group of high-profile Christian organizations last year, carves out a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, which has banned political activity by churches since 1954.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
The warnings were intended to alert the public that any new or existing fires could intensify unpredictably, threatening people, property and air quality.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The letters are intended to ratchet up the pressure on U.S. trade partners to come to the table before the Aug. 1 deadline.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 9 July 2025
The new position, which was made in a joint filing intended to end a lawsuit brought by a group of high-profile Christian organizations last year, carves out a narrow exception to the Johnson Amendment, which has banned political activity by churches since 1954.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
Verb
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Harkins plans to open a second BackLot at Verrado Marketplace, a shopping mall being built in Buckeye.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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By the end of 2025, CATL plans to have 1,000 stations across 31 cities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The preservation of the wall means the site can, if necessary, be turned back into a fully functioning dock.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Sources close to Paramount told THR the studio remains in negotiations and hopes to have the show back on Paramount+ soon.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Paribatra Na Ayudhya hopes his generation can be the one to ensure their survival.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Today's the beginning of the Dry January campaign, signified by the color yellow.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Its streamlined profile, outsole made for smooth transitions (courtesy of the segmented crash pad), and midsole that adapts to your unique speed and stride are all elements that signify the brand’s devotion to high-quality craftsmanship.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In other words, the agency implied that two provisions of the budget bill reduce taxes for seniors, when in fact there’s only one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Later, it’s implied that the actual kidnapper was Manon, who has the same tattoo.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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By placing teachers at the center of innovation, the AFT and its partners aim to ensure that the next generation of students learns not just reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also how to use artificial intelligence wisely and with purpose.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Its two-step function—first delivering a light mist to loosen mucus, followed by gentle suction—aims to make nasal clearing more efficient and less disruptive.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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That is fine if the average quality of those shots — denoted as xG per shot — is high.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Around the main pattern were entire sections of white tiles without any pattern, and they may have been used as smaller alcoves or to denote special arrangements of furniture or a bench, archaeologists said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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