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as in plans
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 means
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 intends
The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The company intends to put a $300-million medical campus there.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Shih added that the Police Department intends to keep high visibility around the area to ensure the safety of fans and visitors in downtown San Jose.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
However, what is not in question is whether Beijing intends to pursue them relentlessly and aggressively.
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Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Following her big win, Laurie intends to use her earnings to travel abroad.
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Eleanor Jacobs,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The group intends to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, so that layoffs can be replaced by the potential for new jobs with higher incomes.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Lugo intends to keep playing for as long as his kids enjoy it.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The company intends to put a $300-million medical campus there.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Shih added that the Police Department intends to keep high visibility around the area to ensure the safety of fans and visitors in downtown San Jose.
—
CBS News,
29 June 2026
However, what is not in question is whether Beijing intends to pursue them relentlessly and aggressively.
—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Following her big win, Laurie intends to use her earnings to travel abroad.
—
Eleanor Jacobs,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The group intends to develop policies that connect schools more closely to employers, so that layoffs can be replaced by the potential for new jobs with higher incomes.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Lugo intends to keep playing for as long as his kids enjoy it.
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
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Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.
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It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope.
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
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On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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