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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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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
The Kremlin’s aerial attacks on Ukrainian population centers have ramped up sharply this year, leaning heavily on cheap-to-manufacture drone swarms that are intended to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
This outdoor cooling station, intended to provide a space for the homeless and others without adequate air conditioning to beat the heat, was condemned almost immediately by residents, a council member and the mayor as unacceptable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Well, money checks but not the kind the Founders intended.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Tuesday’s housing symposium followed one in May intended to roll up shirtsleeves to begin addressing the housing shortage.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
This outdoor cooling station, intended to provide a space for the homeless and others without adequate air conditioning to beat the heat, was condemned almost immediately by residents, a council member and the mayor as unacceptable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Well, money checks but not the kind the Founders intended.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Tuesday’s housing symposium followed one in May intended to roll up shirtsleeves to begin addressing the housing shortage.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used in the evening.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On their face, liens don’t necessarily mean that a company has done anything wrong.—
Audrey Ash,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Vashti Trujillo was hoping to get a master's degree.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
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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This moment signifies an opportunity to bridge the intergenerational gap – ensuring women of all ages are equipped with the information, tools, and resources to live well to and through menopause – and to encourage women to advocate for themselves and their experiences.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
29 July 2025
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For a fair assessment, the returns of peer stocks also signify post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Based on historical probabilities, traders may contemplate taking a position prior to the earnings announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Don't forget outlier contests and Harris' possible return in California One feature of the 2026 gubernatorial races could be the return of Kamala Harris to the national stage, as the former vice president continues to contemplate a run for California governor.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank’s target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some reported activities of these Chinese vessels, including those around oil and gas exploration areas, imply a commercial purposes that would require coastal states to grant research permissions.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Beyond that, Davis aims to beat the averages by astute management of the land.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from across the world, escalating an aggressive trade policy aimed at spurring domestic manufacturing in the United States.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the Photos watch face, a personal favorite, the numerals denoting time can now be transparent.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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One old rule of thumb for airlines was that a Saturday night stay at the destination often denoted a leisure trip, which unlocked cheaper fare buckets.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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