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as in plans
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 means
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 intends
If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.
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Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
But Czinger Vehicles’ brand communications head Max Morice noted during a tour of the site that the company intends to move into higher-volume segments further down the road.
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Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
Haggerty’s family intends to hold services in both Tennessee and California.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
6 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
Trump intends to keep the plane after leaving office for his personal use.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
There is currently no indication that the IRS intends to terminate the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures or the Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shih added that the Police Department intends to keep high visibility around the area to ensure the safety of fans and visitors in downtown San Jose.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.
—
Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
But Czinger Vehicles’ brand communications head Max Morice noted during a tour of the site that the company intends to move into higher-volume segments further down the road.
—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
Haggerty’s family intends to hold services in both Tennessee and California.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
6 July 2026
The firm intends to sell specialized engineering services that utilize digital process models.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Trump intends to keep the plane after leaving office for his personal use.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
There is currently no indication that the IRS intends to terminate the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures or the Relief Procedures for Certain Former Citizens.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shih added that the Police Department intends to keep high visibility around the area to ensure the safety of fans and visitors in downtown San Jose.
—
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
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Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
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Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
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Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.
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It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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Looking back, Ayaub hopes others take away a message of hope.
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Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
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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 flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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