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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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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
In other words, adults and kids don’t have to pigeonhole themselves—pun sort of intended.
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The executive order, which Mr. Trump signed on Monday, is intended to apply maximum pressure on Mexico to rein in its dangerous drug trade.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
District records show the board intends to hire someone by the upcoming school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Power shutoffs intended to reduce the risk of additional fires have left hundreds of thousands of people across the Southland in the dark this week.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
The executive order, which Mr. Trump signed on Monday, is intended to apply maximum pressure on Mexico to rein in its dangerous drug trade.
—Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
District records show the board intends to hire someone by the upcoming school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Power shutoffs intended to reduce the risk of additional fires have left hundreds of thousands of people across the Southland in the dark this week.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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Simon planned the cabin, drawing the outline for the walls with a stick in the dirt.—
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arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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But always planning for Kane’s now potentially unlikely in-season return only adds more fodder to anyone who thinks GM Stan Bowman should have matched at least one of the offer sheets to Dylan Holloway or Philip Broberg.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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This means that treatment with this device can go deeper into the body—up to five centimeters, says Lisa Chevalier, PA-C and founder of So-Vous Medical Spa in New York, NY—to deliver more wellness benefits.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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The return of Webster as a spirit of sorts was something co-showrunners Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani had long hoped to make happen as the show approached its end with next week's series finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Much like Denmark hopes Trump will abandon his ideas for US control of Greenland, the moderate Arab states will be praying that the US President forgets about transferring the Gazans.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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On-screen, Paimon is considered the god of Ellen's group, and in real life, the character has been written about for centuries, signified by the loopy symbol that shows up throughout the film, namely in Ellen's necklace.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The growing number of Red and Orange List countries signifies a world becoming more divided and challenging to navigate, even for the most privileged travelers.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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One mother of a fifth and a sixth grader, all TPS holders, contemplated not going to work Wednesday morning at the warehouse of an international clothing company.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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English contemplated throwing the Molotov cocktails at Bessent's feet, according to the affidavit, which was filed in Washington, D.C., federal court.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The average price target on shares implies just 3.7% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump announced a joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure worth billions of dollars with the leaders of Softbank Group Corp., OpenAI LLC, and Oracle Corp., an effort aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Love’s recent string of amusing Instagram posts began with one aimed at Herro for his role in the altercation between the Heat and Houston Rockets on Dec. 29.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, the multi-hyphenate star, who graces this week's cover of PEOPLE, has no idea which entertainment symbol will be used to denote her life’s work.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each swap kit comes with a swap pint, two bowls and two spoons, and the four unique kits will be available here for just $3.60, as the brand denotes that the pints each contain 360 calories or less.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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