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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
Networking is specifically about connecting with people in the same line of work—or inside and outside your industry—intending to build lasting relationships.
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Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Arizona prison capacity could be factor in enforcement Law enforcement officials intending to make Proposition 314 arrests may need to take into account how much detention bed space is available.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Understanding the gap is crucial both for individuals missing out on refunds and policymakers intending to build a more fair and effective tax system overall.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trex Acquisition Corp acknowledges a going concern risk, with management intending to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support operations and implement its business plan.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Its name was derived from Atlanta’s Native American branding, with bosses intending to create marketing symmetry between ‘the Chiefs’ and ‘the Braves’.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The label has introduced several expressions thus far, intending to make a full range of complex, rich, pure old world style wines in the zero-proof space.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This was a far cry from the salon-experience the product designers were intending and experiencing in their laboratories where the products were tested by professional stylists.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Arizona prison capacity could be factor in enforcement Law enforcement officials intending to make Proposition 314 arrests may need to take into account how much detention bed space is available.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Understanding the gap is crucial both for individuals missing out on refunds and policymakers intending to build a more fair and effective tax system overall.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trex Acquisition Corp acknowledges a going concern risk, with management intending to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support operations and implement its business plan.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
Its name was derived from Atlanta’s Native American branding, with bosses intending to create marketing symmetry between ‘the Chiefs’ and ‘the Braves’.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The label has introduced several expressions thus far, intending to make a full range of complex, rich, pure old world style wines in the zero-proof space.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This was a far cry from the salon-experience the product designers were intending and experiencing in their laboratories where the products were tested by professional stylists.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Every person and object resonates with meaning that, like pieces of a mosaic, contributes to the overall picture.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The active period is expected to last for at least another year, meaning there could be more opportunities to see the northern lights in 2025, even for more southern locations.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Over five million Syrians have been displaced abroad over the last 13 years, and many of them are now contemplating a return home.—
Karam Shaar,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points last week after the Federal Reserve pared down rate-cut projections, indicating only two more interest rate cuts lie ahead in 2025, down from four potential cuts that had been signaled in September.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The final composite score for each state was calculated and the states were ranked with higher scores indicating the worse working conditions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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And that might also be scaring some people off about trying to release a brand-new holiday movie, not based on a piece of IP at this time of year.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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