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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
Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But her college housemate and kayak support paddler, Sarah Enix, said the swim odyssey — with Breed intending to be in the water each day for five hours and 10 to 12 miles — is being planned meticulously.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year Trump issued an executive order intending to eliminate the use of disparate impact.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Along with four other defendants, the multi-Emmy-winning Lemon is charged with conspiracy against right of religious freedom at place of Worship and, in a second count, intending to injure, intimidate, and interfere with exercise of right of religious freedom at a place of worship.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There were two outs in the fifth inning of Game 4 when Toronto manager John Schneider went to the mound intending to lift him.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Then there is the Macuga family of Park City, Utah, whose three sisters all became Olympic hopefuls without ever intending to.
—NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
But her college housemate and kayak support paddler, Sarah Enix, said the swim odyssey — with Breed intending to be in the water each day for five hours and 10 to 12 miles — is being planned meticulously.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year Trump issued an executive order intending to eliminate the use of disparate impact.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Along with four other defendants, the multi-Emmy-winning Lemon is charged with conspiracy against right of religious freedom at place of Worship and, in a second count, intending to injure, intimidate, and interfere with exercise of right of religious freedom at a place of worship.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
There were two outs in the fifth inning of Game 4 when Toronto manager John Schneider went to the mound intending to lift him.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Then there is the Macuga family of Park City, Utah, whose three sisters all became Olympic hopefuls without ever intending to.
—NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration is also planning to boost the city’s annual block-party grants to allow watch parties and festivities to take place across Boston’s neighborhoods.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in Congress are planning to bury the commemorative chest in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The host cities are spread across Northern Italy without streamlined travel connection, meaning Finoff has had to bring extra staff and supplies to each site.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But mainly because the Dolphins must cut ties to the main principals of the Grier-McDaniel-Tua era, meaning ex-general manager Chris Grier, ex-coach Mike McDaniel and Tua.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, NBC’s color commentator Cris Collinsworth openly wondered how many yards Walker had picked up after going backward.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seattle is currently +800 (8-to-1) to win a second straight title, implying a roughly 11 percent chance of a repeat.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Ben Reitzes also lowered his price target to $430, implying that shares could add 7%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Collecting vinyl, clubbing at Berghain, contemplating polyamory—this is cool.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Proponents of such laws cite potential conflicts of interest between public interests and private ones, particularly when lawmakers or officials are contemplating a move from one sphere to the other.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Outstanding Chef is a national category, denoting a chef who has set high standards to the broader culinary culture.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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