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as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states
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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing
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Recent Examples of intentions
However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The main theme of this season, other than greed, seems to be about choices that can be made with pure intentions that lead to bad consequences.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Regardless of Hwang’s intentions, the immediate connection that fans will surely make between this moment and the show’s instant commodification speaks to how drastically the latter phenomenon has shifted its meaning.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear over the past month.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
These points being made, how can businesses translate good intentions to playing pivotal roles in the effort to increase digital equity?
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Season 2 is basically about Gi-hun’s good intentions and conviction to upend the system and his clash with Front Man, who wants to go the other way.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Now is the time to set your intentions with a clear mind.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The main theme of this season, other than greed, seems to be about choices that can be made with pure intentions that lead to bad consequences.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
Regardless of Hwang’s intentions, the immediate connection that fans will surely make between this moment and the show’s instant commodification speaks to how drastically the latter phenomenon has shifted its meaning.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear over the past month.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
These points being made, how can businesses translate good intentions to playing pivotal roles in the effort to increase digital equity?
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Season 2 is basically about Gi-hun’s good intentions and conviction to upend the system and his clash with Front Man, who wants to go the other way.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Now is the time to set your intentions with a clear mind.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intentions
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This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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This involves leveraging advanced technologies like AI to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning and sustainability objectives.Ashok Viswanathan, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that electronic invoicing processes meet both the common framework's objectives and the localized requirements of individual countries and industries.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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By last summer, those ambitions had waned.Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adams reacted quickly and made Fernandes rethink his ideas.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Intentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intentions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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