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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
When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Paul Mitchell, a demographer who drew a new California congressional map last year intended to give Democrats more seats and which the state’s voters approved, explained that the process of drawing a map starts with conversations between a map drawer and congressional and local party leadership.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
The organizers said the event was also intended to provide a boost to the domestic art market, which had already stagnated under COVID-19 before the Russian war made things worse.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The development comes less than a week after Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said the team intended to make a decision on Antetokounmpo’s future ahead of the draft, which begins June 23.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Paul Mitchell, a demographer who drew a new California congressional map last year intended to give Democrats more seats and which the state’s voters approved, explained that the process of drawing a map starts with conversations between a map drawer and congressional and local party leadership.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
The organizers said the event was also intended to provide a boost to the domestic art market, which had already stagnated under COVID-19 before the Russian war made things worse.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The development comes less than a week after Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said the team intended to make a decision on Antetokounmpo’s future ahead of the draft, which begins June 23.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As the 2025-26 sports year concludes, fans hope stability has arrived — for real, this time — in the form of coach Kyle Whittingham.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms, when party leaders hope to retake control of the House.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Pick your bouquet by color including yellow, which signifies friendship, according to April & Ashley’s Co-CEO Tyler Francis.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Mourners also placed flowers and crowns on each of the children's bodies during the service as a part of a crowning ceremony to signify eternal life.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Her organs shift while contemplating policy.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Several characters are killed off throughout the new movie, some minor and a few shockingly major, although the ending implies not all of the deaths will be permanent.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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According to Medoza, Peters also implied that the vial of medication, which is not approved by the FDA, also included a blend of drugs, including methamphetamine.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Andrew is aiming to finish with its best record since a 22-14 showing in 2017.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum that aims to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations sad.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Galleries marked with * denote first-time participants.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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