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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
Some volunteers formed text chains and Facebook groups, intending to keep in touch long after the ornaments are taken down.
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Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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
Marlowe studied art history, American Indian studies and literature, intending to move into painting.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Looking ahead, Moshiri and CorMedica plan to launch a Series A2 capital raise in the 4th quarter, intending to ramp up ARTELLA operations and footprint.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The care team member — intending to separate Eyare from other gorillas for an individual training session — accidentally activated the wrong door, striking the young gorilla, who sustained traumatic head injuries.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Stratos Renewables Corporation's financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern, with management intending to identify potential merger candidates.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The presentation will be aimed at those intending to buy their first telescope but should be of interest to anyone in general.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The suit detailed an intentionally labyrinthine cancellation process requiring users intending to cancel their subscriptions to navigate a four-page, six-click, 15-option cancellation process.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
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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
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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
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The latter brand is the first to be featured in the Beam Private Barrel Club, meaning whiskey fans will now have the chance to pick their own barrels of Knob Creek bourbon or rye to bottle.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, Wall Street firm Oppenheimer upped its price target on Costco shares to $1,075 each from $980, implying roughly 9% upside from Monday’s close.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bank of America has a $105 price target on shares, implying upside of more than 10% from Thursday’s close.Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, numerous reports of their use emerged after this time amid the Syrian civil war, indicating that many may remain in the country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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His social media posts include references to books on chronic back pain, and his X (formerly Twitter) profile features an image of a spine with surgical hardware, possibly indicating his own condition.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Smart glasses make perfect sense for what Google is trying to do with Astra.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The raids came as opposition lawmakers were trying to resubmit a motion to impeach Yoon, 63, as the country that has had a long history of military-authoritarian rule has been roiled Yoon’s actions.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intending. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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