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
Discord, which was originally intended for gamers, has been documented to have bred extremist rhetoric in the past.
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Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Two-stage, medium-lift vehicles with first stages intended for reuse between 10 and 20 times.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The campus layout is intended to bring cross-functional teams together and has been designed to reduce the movement of materials.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
President Trump praised West Point on Truth Social after news broke that the West Point Association of Graduates canceled an award ceremony intended to honor Tom Hanks.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Two-stage, medium-lift vehicles with first stages intended for reuse between 10 and 20 times.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The campus layout is intended to bring cross-functional teams together and has been designed to reduce the movement of materials.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
President Trump praised West Point on Truth Social after news broke that the West Point Association of Graduates canceled an award ceremony intended to honor Tom Hanks.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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Data from Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, shows that all airlines are planning to fly fewer seats to Tulum in the months ahead.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly High Power Exploration, plans to invest $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Africa's Liberty Corridor, connecting Guinea to Liberia.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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By combining the Cardinals’ spirit with an urgent public health mission, Wainwright and Sierra Kile hope to ensure that Darryl Kile’s legacy continues to inspire not just on the field, but in the lives of countless fans who cheer from the stands.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the press release regarding the official launch of the Program, Impel co-founder and CEO Devin Daly emphasized the impact the companies hope to make by helping industry employees gain the acumen to effectively work alongside AI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blossoming petals in shifting shades signify innovation and evoke Boulder’s outdoorsy spirit.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As part of his apology, Bradley presented her with a five-diamond ring, with each rock signifying a new promise to his wife.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Conducting compensation negotiations with a team is only one of relevant services contemplated by the SPAC.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The bank double upgraded shares of the chocolate and cocoa products company to buy from sell and hiked its price target to $222 from $170, which implies more than 19% upside from Monday's closing price.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the name implies, this chili comes together in a flash, just like lightning.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Anchored in two of the city’s most iconic venues —Pepper Place and the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Southbound aims to do more than feed a crowd.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The drone, according to Defense Express, aimed at the 200-kilowatt radio receiver at the heart of the telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The numbering of the checklist items is only for convenience of reference and does not denote any semblance of priority.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Skill comes from effort Cognitive psychologists have argued that our thoughts and decisions are the result of two processing modes, commonly denoted as System 1 and System 2.—
Brian W. Stone,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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