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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
As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.
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Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Butler intends to out of his deal for next season and test free agency, Charania reported.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Unit Lab intends to develop stackable modular high-rise buildings and infill multi-family housing solutions, targeting both domestic and international markets.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The $72 million in payments is just the first round of refunds the FTC intends to dish out, according to Lina Khan, the regulatory agency’s chair.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Keselowski intends to capitalize on the tri-car operation at RFK Racing to bolster race wins dramatically.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The law intends to prevent toxic fumes from oil production from drifting into neighboring communities.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Expansion plans On the back of this success, Primark intends to expand in the United States and Europe (France, Spain, Portugal and Italy), Marchant explained.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
The carrier also intends to operate its highest number of flights from North America to London next summer complete with 28 extra flights per week.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Butler intends to out of his deal for next season and test free agency, Charania reported.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, Unit Lab intends to develop stackable modular high-rise buildings and infill multi-family housing solutions, targeting both domestic and international markets.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The $72 million in payments is just the first round of refunds the FTC intends to dish out, according to Lina Khan, the regulatory agency’s chair.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Keselowski intends to capitalize on the tri-car operation at RFK Racing to bolster race wins dramatically.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The law intends to prevent toxic fumes from oil production from drifting into neighboring communities.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Expansion plans On the back of this success, Primark intends to expand in the United States and Europe (France, Spain, Portugal and Italy), Marchant explained.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024
The carrier also intends to operate its highest number of flights from North America to London next summer complete with 28 extra flights per week.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
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Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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This is why the HEA proposes to establish a community worker coordinating council, tasked with increasing the use of community health workers to improve the cultural competence of service delivery.Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test.Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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