as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
you may feign innocence, but I know that that last remark was an intended dig
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as in lover
the person to whom one is engaged to be married
after a bit of bickering, she and her intended have finally picked out a wedding site
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as in planned
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 meant
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 intended
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Reserving it for its intended purpose guarantees a streamlined, efficient, and, most importantly, safe storage environment for food.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Adam Stone, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
City officials cited public safety issues and a desire to return the once-public amenity to its intended purpose as the driving force behind the more aggressive push to clear the site this time around.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Reserving it for its intended purpose guarantees a streamlined, efficient, and, most importantly, safe storage environment for food.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
They’re not intended to dig up dirt, but rather to watch for signs of trouble.
—Adam Stone, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intended
Adjective
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Understand who holds the greatest influence over promotion decisions in your organization and make a deliberate effort to be visible to them.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Acutis' canonization marks a deliberate Vatican effort to present contemporary, relatable holy figures who can speak to younger generations about faith lived in the digital age.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Last March, Mariah The Scientist allegedly came to blows with Young Thug’s former lover, Cleopatra Dues, at an Atlanta lounge.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Jets hadn’t planned to run that play this week, Fields said, but offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand encouraged him to do it in the moment.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One funeral down, another one planned that a lot of people hope doesn’t get to happen anytime soon.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If all this rulemaking simply meant lower water usage, consumers would likely cheer at the lower water bills.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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It was meant to show how the history of human evolution arises from our literary relationship to the earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That means staying alert to how AI systems influence our thinking and making conscious choices about when and how to engage with them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sullivan believes Fruitist’s market opportunity is strong as consumers become more conscious about health and are willing to pay for premium products.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On September 5, the Friends actress was spotted enjoying a New York City date night with her boyfriend, Jim Cutis.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both The Times and PIX11 report that Thomas is Mitchell's boyfriend.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That deal gave rise to the Giorgio Armani Corporation and its multiple lines aimed at international markets.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Honda says these changes make the Civic Si—still the only car in its class offered solely with a manual transmission—its most engaging version yet, aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Poles’ first major move as Bears general manager signified his willingness to tear down the Bears roster in a rebuild.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Plus, Labor Day signified that school would start soon.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intended. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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