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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
When weather conditions allow, an archaeologist intends to conduct a metal detector survey of the area, seeking further discoveries.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Stocked with championship experience from his days as an assistant with Milwaukee and Boston, Lee intends on doing things his way.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Joyce, senior vice president and chief of staff for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, told The News Service of Florida that her group intends to revise the lawsuit and renew the effort to block the law (HB 3).
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
As a major research institution, NYU is also at risk of losing money from the National Institutes of Health, which intends to cap the overhead costs that universities rely on to run their labs and pay staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The business intends to strengthen its R&D activities after receiving a large cash increase in January.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2025
Although the executive order intends to maintain essential services during the transition, the lack of a clear plan could disrupt aid distribution and affect students' ability to finance their education.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Bogg Bag intends to find a new factory, after working with the same Chinese manufacturer since 2014, Vaccarella says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Volvo intends to offer a free upgrade to all existing EX90 owners, updating the hardware to twin Orin CPUs as well.
—James Morris, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
Stocked with championship experience from his days as an assistant with Milwaukee and Boston, Lee intends on doing things his way.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Joyce, senior vice president and chief of staff for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, told The News Service of Florida that her group intends to revise the lawsuit and renew the effort to block the law (HB 3).
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
As a major research institution, NYU is also at risk of losing money from the National Institutes of Health, which intends to cap the overhead costs that universities rely on to run their labs and pay staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The business intends to strengthen its R&D activities after receiving a large cash increase in January.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2025
Although the executive order intends to maintain essential services during the transition, the lack of a clear plan could disrupt aid distribution and affect students' ability to finance their education.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Bogg Bag intends to find a new factory, after working with the same Chinese manufacturer since 2014, Vaccarella says.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Volvo intends to offer a free upgrade to all existing EX90 owners, updating the hardware to twin Orin CPUs as well.
—James Morris, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intends
Verb
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.—
Craig J. Clary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2024
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The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.—
JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2024
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And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.—
Annie Zaleski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The effort, still in its earliest stages, is designed to dream up a new future for 324 acres of land — including the fairgrounds and two adjacent sites — that will be realized in full, as the name implies, in 2050.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.—
Todd Leopold,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.—
Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Intends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intends. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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