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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 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the intellectual property rights to the image of the Hollywood® Sign, so that anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood® Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
They are not intended to be a wasteful subsidy for development that is already financially feasible or already required to include affordable units.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Some patients have had symptoms that have now lasted several years, and Koralnik said the study involving the app was intended to shed some light on what's going on for those patients.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
They are not intended to be a wasteful subsidy for development that is already financially feasible or already required to include affordable units.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Some patients have had symptoms that have now lasted several years, and Koralnik said the study involving the app was intended to shed some light on what's going on for those patients.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Most of the calls were short messages wishing him congratulations, but Vitello quickly learned La Russa intended this connection to be more than that.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set personal check‑ins on your calendar at the end of each week to review progress, plan adjustments and reflect on what worked and what didn’t.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because of the silence, the Californian and her pack don’t scare away the plethora of wildlife on the trail, many animals which most people could only hope to see.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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No decision has yet been made on a successor, but the club will hope for a quick appointment.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As Girl Scouts moved around the room at the Miami Gardens community center this past week, some had vests with more than 100 badges and patches to signify their accomplishments.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The hymn signifies the struggle and perseverance of Black cultural identity.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That the Board of Education would even contemplate closing Outdoor School, and uses it annually as a bargaining chip in its budget negotiations with the county commissioners, reflects poorly on BOE members.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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After a blood-clot diagnosis last year forced him to contemplate how quickly careers — and lives — can end, Wembanyama decided to create a lasting legacy.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those covers may imply genres, but better book covers are based on concepts that reflect the content of the book and signal it to the consumer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Institute for Postnatural Studies does not aim to conform to the dictates of traditional academia, as its name might imply.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actions of Canadian coach Joe Cecchini and Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton were intentional and deliberately aimed at reducing the points available.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That denotes real cash generation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.—
Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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