purposing

verb

Definition of purposingnext
present participle of purpose
as in intending
to have in mind as a purpose or goal I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposing
  1. intending
  2. planning
  3. contemplating
Verb
  • As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Some volunteers formed text chains and Facebook groups, intending to keep in touch long after the ornaments are taken down.
    Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of intending
Verb
  • The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of planning
Verb
  • By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
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