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as in planning
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 meaning
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 intending
Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The collaborative album comes after the artists, whose real names are Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna respectively, went into the studio intending to write one song together.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Investigators say Wilson entered through an open garage door intending to steal, but instead encountered Abghari inside.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Under the system, vessels intending to pass through the strait will receive guidance from an official email address outlining the rules for transit.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
On April 13, The Athletic reported Newcastle’s ownership continued to support Howe with all parties intending to evaluate the managerial situation this summer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Prosecutors say that Allen tried to storm the dinner − where Vice President JD Vance and others from the administration were also in attendance − with multiple guns and knives, intending to kill high-ranking officials.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From Stoll's perspective, Howard wasn't intending to kill his lover.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The collaborative album comes after the artists, whose real names are Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna respectively, went into the studio intending to write one song together.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Investigators say Wilson entered through an open garage door intending to steal, but instead encountered Abghari inside.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Under the system, vessels intending to pass through the strait will receive guidance from an official email address outlining the rules for transit.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
On April 13, The Athletic reported Newcastle’s ownership continued to support Howe with all parties intending to evaluate the managerial situation this summer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Prosecutors say that Allen tried to storm the dinner − where Vice President JD Vance and others from the administration were also in attendance − with multiple guns and knives, intending to kill high-ranking officials.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From Stoll's perspective, Howard wasn't intending to kill his lover.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Dodgers have played 43 games out of 162, meaning there's just over 73% of the season remaining.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Dieperink, a Dutchman who had been selected as a VAR official for this summer’s tournament, has said the Metropolitan Police has closed the case, meaning no charges will be brought.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Kreutzer cuts clunkily and repeatedly between the ongoing crises in two households, presumably implying that the men in these women’s lives are all tarred with the same patriarchal brush.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Both Ju-ran and Un-jeong cough up blood during the final fight, implying that their days may be numbered.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Pope Leo in December appointed Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as archbishop of New York, signifying a move to a more pastoral and missionary-inspired leadership in one of the largest archdiocese in the nation.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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At our wedding, my husband and I stood under a chuppah—a wedding canopy signifying the new home a Jewish couple will create together—that my mom crafted from a lace tablecloth her grandmother had sewn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The team is aiming for a January 2027 start.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Iceland’s official eclipse site says 13 cruise ships are expected around Iceland for the event, with vessels aiming to maximize totality and retain the flexibility to adjust position for clearer skies.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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According to Opta’s Power Rankings — denoting the strength of each team — Farke’s side have the easiest run-in of any side fighting to avoid the drop.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The new jet also features 13 stars denoting the 13 original colonies on its fuselage, the main body of an aircraft, and a circle of stars on each engine cowling, or covering, reflecting the original Betsy Ross flag and an America250 decal on the nose and winglet.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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