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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
Enjoy Bird and Butterfly Watching Bird lovers flock here (pun intended) for a chance to spot the rarest bird in North America—the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Rubio, who is on his first overseas tour as secretary of State, is also seeking support from countries in the region to take some of the large numbers of migrants that the Trump administration intends to deport.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
That legislation was passed following the 2008 financial crisis and it was intended to protect consumers from overreach by financial institutions and help prevent another crisis.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
The contract, signed in November, was intended to provide high-speed Internet to 15,000 eligible homes and businesses in rural, remote, and northern communities by June of this year.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Rubio, who is on his first overseas tour as secretary of State, is also seeking support from countries in the region to take some of the large numbers of migrants that the Trump administration intends to deport.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
That legislation was passed following the 2008 financial crisis and it was intended to protect consumers from overreach by financial institutions and help prevent another crisis.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
The contract, signed in November, was intended to provide high-speed Internet to 15,000 eligible homes and businesses in rural, remote, and northern communities by June of this year.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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However, Boone plans on using the 29-year-old as his everyday center fielder.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Pepsi is also reportedly planning to launch its own prebiotic soda this year, according to CNBC.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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While that stigma can sometimes mean dark romance books are maligned in non-BookTok spaces, Weaver doesn’t seem that bothered about it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The agency hopes to launch a demonstration as early as 2027.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Senior night signified the beginning of the end of an era for Alanas Castillo and his family.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chaska High School’s 1936 baseball team has already booked two games with Jordan High and is contemplating contests with Saint Louis Park and New Prague, coach Albert Mooney said Monday.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a dad to two boys, taking a moment to contemplate the scope of the job can be a bit overwhelming for me.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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Pivotal nearly doubled its target to $125 from $65 — implying 44% upside from Thursday’s close — while Wells Fargo upped its target to $129 from $74, which reflects more than 48% upside potential.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Your question implies that there was something to lose.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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Unlike traditional medical interventions that often focus on treating symptoms, medical retreats aim to identify the root causes of health challenges, both known and unknown.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a series of decisive actions aimed at downsizing the federal workforce, Trump initiated mass firings targeting probationary employees across multiple federal agencies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The phrase is commonly used to denote a person with high-up connections that can make a difficult situation easy.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Further, some brands denote the percentage of down versus feathers in their insulation.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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