as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
you may feign innocence, but I know that that last remark was an intended dig
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as in lover
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
after a bit of bickering, she and her intended have finally picked out a wedding site
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as in planned
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 meant
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 intended
Ron Insana, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
The intended message of this joint observance of Armistice Day – the first since Winston Churchill strode side-by-side with Gen. Charles de Gaulle in 1944 – was to reaffirm and reinvigorate the bond between two of Europe’s leading political, economic, and military powers.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The sale, which goes live later this month, is intended to raise funds for Irish charity Pieta, which supports those affected by suicide and self harm.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Despite its increasingly widespread adoption as an investment vehicle, the flagship crypto has yet to make its intended mark as an alternative currency.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
The intended message of this joint observance of Armistice Day – the first since Winston Churchill strode side-by-side with Gen. Charles de Gaulle in 1944 – was to reaffirm and reinvigorate the bond between two of Europe’s leading political, economic, and military powers.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The sale, which goes live later this month, is intended to raise funds for Irish charity Pieta, which supports those affected by suicide and self harm.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intended
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This deliberate approach can ensure that your practice remains effective, accessible and dependable.Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Speaking with Variety, Screwvala explained how RSVP emerged from a deliberate pause after his UTV exit.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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While the 2024 Golden Vines pulled out all the stops for wine lovers who gathered from around the world, Miami is set to one-up one of the great wine weekends of the year.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Onion had planned to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars in January as a parody.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Asked how the state planned to boost EV sales by 33% in model year 2026, the governor’s office replied with a statement focused on gains to date.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition, dengue vaccines, introduced in countries like Peru, Brazil and Argentina, offer hope but also face limitations as they're meant mostly for children and are most effective in those already infected with dengue once.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Looking beyond those guideposts meant flirting with danger — at risk of becoming untethered and lost.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Soft Goat Cashmere Soft Goat delivers on both conscious and affordable investment pieces with a plush feel.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anonymous Content is still seeking international expansion but is conscious of the state of the economy.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
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Rylee Arnold's boyfriend just got the ultimate stamp of approval.Julia Moore, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Only my family and my boyfriend knew what actually happened.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Previously, under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the government attempted to agree a voluntary AI copyright code of practice.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The voluntary recall was announced on Friday, December 13—10 days after VidaSlim's products were added to an FDA warning about toxic yellow oleander.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dietz was at the game with his girlfriend and was wearing a No. 9 Josh Norris jersey before he was called into service.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The estate lost the case, and the 401(k) balance went to the former girlfriend.Bob Carlson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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