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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
At the time, her agent said Williams still intended to compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The firm intends to sell specialized engineering services that utilize digital process models.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Unlike dish soap, most laundry detergents are made to include enzymes or other agents that are intended to be left on clothing after washing.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The suites were intended to provide a space for team member collaboration and for client meetings.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for intend
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
The firm intends to sell specialized engineering services that utilize digital process models.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Unlike dish soap, most laundry detergents are made to include enzymes or other agents that are intended to be left on clothing after washing.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The suites were intended to provide a space for team member collaboration and for client meetings.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for intend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intend
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth planned to announce at a June NATO meeting even steeper cuts that could add up to the one-third reduction Trump raised, according to two sources.
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Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match.
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There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
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Kean will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, in November for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, a toss-up district Democrats hope to flip.
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Meanwhile, the Warriors hope to get a commitment from James on Tuesday but had not received that commitment as of early afternoon, per ESPN.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.
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Emergency experts working day and night contemplated various entry and exit routes from the nearest accessible access point, about 75 feet away from where Gil was trapped.
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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
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Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
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Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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Those conversations helped fuel Soto-Martínez’s decision in late April to push for a ballot proposal aimed at giving noncitizens the right to vote in city and school district elections.
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On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille.
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In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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