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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent
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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent
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Recent Examples of intents
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
For all intents and purposes, this is a team that should not exist.
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Arminka Helic,
Time,
30 June 2026
Unless those intents are openly communicated and genuinely understood, misalignment will eventually emerge.
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Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Reid, for all intents and purposes, casts the fictional league’s commissioner as the rightful big bad villain of Shane and Ilya’s story.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
For all intents and purposes, this is a team that should not exist.
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Arminka Helic,
Time,
30 June 2026
Unless those intents are openly communicated and genuinely understood, misalignment will eventually emerge.
—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Reid, for all intents and purposes, casts the fictional league’s commissioner as the rightful big bad villain of Shane and Ilya’s story.
—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Needless to say, my spidey senses were tingling with excitement.
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An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The leaders, for the most part, are flawed but have good intentions.
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Only when members feel legitimate responsibility for the group's well-being can new norms truly become effective and living practices, rather than mere intentions.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Barkawi incorporated motifs with personal meanings, such as palm trees that represent her name in Arabic.
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This experience gives the title The Revelation of Dionne Daphne its dual meanings.
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One of the aims of this research is to investigate the impact that radiation and outflows of material from low-mass stars have on their environment.
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The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the attacks and said Moscow would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.
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The contents of affidavits in support of the warrant and the warrants themselves are under seal.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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