1
as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intents
There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.
—
Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Against all odds, the guild, barely able to scrape together a raid team and serving as its own auction house, battled through the early phases of The Burning Crusade’s endgame content on a server that was, for all intents and purposes, their own personal world.
—Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Focused on serving the client’s highest interest, the process starts with questions to clarify their values, intents and expected outcomes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
These, in effect, allowed the hacker to seem like a law enforcement officer for all intents and purposes.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The White Castle slider was, for all intents and purposes, a White Castle slider.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
How people—or governments and corporations, run by people—respond to the mounting losses will have repercussions that will last, for all intents and purposes, forever.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Against all odds, the guild, barely able to scrape together a raid team and serving as its own auction house, battled through the early phases of The Burning Crusade’s endgame content on a server that was, for all intents and purposes, their own personal world.
—Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Focused on serving the client’s highest interest, the process starts with questions to clarify their values, intents and expected outcomes.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
These, in effect, allowed the hacker to seem like a law enforcement officer for all intents and purposes.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The White Castle slider was, for all intents and purposes, a White Castle slider.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
How people—or governments and corporations, run by people—respond to the mounting losses will have repercussions that will last, for all intents and purposes, forever.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
Noun
-
Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Cockburn added that a tournament such as the World Cup could hold the power to bring about positive change, but only if the intentions are genuinely there to do so.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
-
However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Emotional intelligence and rapport remain critical to aligning objectives and driving results.Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This trend underscores the appeal of social commerce for consumers eager to shop directly from ideas on their favorite platforms, simplifying the holiday buying journey and creating a seamless, engaging experience.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Meyers, the new verticals chief, is expected to work with staff ranging from TV producers to ad-sales and development executives to create content ideas that can attract consumers, but also new sponsorship concepts and lines of revenue.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Woolrich is setting its ambitions higher, fashion and luxury slowdown notwithstanding.Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Any tariffs would obviate much if not all of the cost savings achieved by manufacturing there, presenting another challenge for Newsom and his EV ambitions.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near intents
Cite this Entry
“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share