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as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent
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as in intention
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
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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
intent on finishing her sculpture in time for the group show
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as in focused
having the mind fixed on something
he was so intent on his work that he didn't hear the dog bark
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as in earnestness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
studied the dance steps with obvious intentness
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Recent Examples of intent
Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And, just to leave no doubt as to their intent, the parents of Maite Caceres’ opponents left sexist messages about her on social media.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
And with four first-round picks and one second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Brooklyn appears to be intent on getting younger.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here’s what experts told CNBC Make It last month when Kennedy first announced his intent to take on artificial dyes in America’s food.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
And, just to leave no doubt as to their intent, the parents of Maite Caceres’ opponents left sexist messages about her on social media.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The staff truly was intent on making guests feel like their home away from home.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
And with four first-round picks and one second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Brooklyn appears to be intent on getting younger.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intent
Adjective
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If such a situation arises, China will never accept it and will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nick, now focused on his role as the heir to his grandfather’s empire, and Noah, just beginning to build her own career, are determined to keep their distance, despite their undeniable attraction and the past that connects them.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If a child is interested in trains or buses, that excitement might be worth the potential challenges.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nature lovers might also be interested in participating in an educational turtle release experience, for a small donation to support local wildlife conservation efforts.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s exactly what WWE fans got inside Allegiant Stadium, with a short but sweet bout that ended in decisive fashion when Cargill demolished Naomi with a massive Jaded finisher.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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And, in fact, Democrats are winning special elections month after month after month, including most recently a decisive one in Wisconsin earlier this month for the state Supreme Court.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Royals left-handed reliever Sam Long received positive news regarding the inflammation in his left elbow.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Aided by the latest tech exemptions and a possible auto industry exemption, U.S. financial markets finished in positive ground Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intent. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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