intending

verb

Definition of intendingnext
present participle of intend
1
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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2
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 Wayne Adams, who has been a vocal supporter of keeping the Sheriff’s Office in Deerfield Beach, announced his candidacy for the Deerfield Beach City Commission five months ago, intending to replace Commissioner Ben Preston. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors and the victims’ relatives said Sandoval broke into the Lancaster home intending to target his former partner, who wasn’t home. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The city hired a design team for the Southwest Park playground in May 2025, intending for the playground to be a focal piece for the city’s entire suite of parks. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 People from visa-free countries intending to travel to the Schengen Area would need to submit information including passport details and travel plans online before entering. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Russian prosecutors claimed that Vlasova and Shydlovsky were on an assassination mission, intending to kill a high-ranking officer in the Donetsk militia forces. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Many accused Szabo of taking payment from them without intending to deliver the home shells. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 By comparison, only 85% of Republicans intend to vote for Paxton today, with 5% intending to vote for Talarico, 4% for Brown and 6% still undecided. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 In 2023, the house was sold once again, with the new owners, Roy Bank and Brinah Milstein, intending to demolish the structure. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intending
  1. planning
  2. meaning
  3. going
  4. implying
  5. contemplating
  6. signifying
  7. aiming
  8. denoting
Verb
  • Unai Emery has been planning for the exit of No 1 Emi Martinez for the last two summers, and much detailed work has duly gone into sourcing his replacement.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The governor is now planning to veto the remaining provisions in the bill, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • Alaska uses a top-four primary system, meaning the top four candidates advance to the general election regardless of their party.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Carlisle airport is uncontrolled airport, meaning there is no air traffic control tower or controllers on site.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of meaning
Verb
  • Remember that the most amount of benefit occurs when going from none or little exercise to just a bit more.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The new order also puts a focus on Latino voters, with Nevada going second in the line-up, after Democrats lost ground with the key demographic in the 2024 presidential election.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of going
Verb
  • The bank reiterated its buy rating on the data services stock and raised its 12-month price target to $540 from $450, implying 23% upside from Wednesday's close.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • What outrages Marylanders is that this diabolical plan excludes the Preakness, devaluing it and implying the Triple Crown is irrelevant, if not dead.
    — Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of implying
Verb
  • In Florida, Tampa officials are also contemplating expanding its youth curfew.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With rates here already around 4% and with the Federal Reserve contemplating a rate hike later in 2026, this account could soon be even more profitable for savers.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • This measurable impact is moving creator initiatives into performance marketing budgets, with some brands now allocating up to 40% of their spend to creators, signifying a profound evolution in advertising strategy.
    — Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The word repair originates from the Latin reparare, signifying restoration and return.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of signifying
Verb
  • Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner will call the plays after leaving the same role at Georgia Tech, aiming to stretch the field significantly more than Napier’s screen-heavy attack.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kushner is aiming to present a united front with Israel, but Estrin notes that Israel is sending mixed messages.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiming
Verb
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of denoting

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