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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings; that wasn't my intent
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as in senses
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent
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Recent Examples of intents
Reid, for all intents and purposes, casts the fictional league’s commissioner as the rightful big bad villain of Shane and Ilya’s story.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
The contest, for all intents, would have ended then and there, save for months of airy speculation on which Democrat or Republican would make the November runoff en route to eventual defeat.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
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Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Since 1973, actions by all three branches across a variety of political and policy landscapes have undermined its intents and procedures.
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Jasmine Farrier,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, Pal would be walking onto the field alone.
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Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Russini’s career is over.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
The contest, for all intents, would have ended then and there, save for months of airy speculation on which Democrat or Republican would make the November runoff en route to eventual defeat.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.
—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Since 1973, actions by all three branches across a variety of political and policy landscapes have undermined its intents and procedures.
—
Jasmine Farrier,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
For all intents and purposes, Pal would be walking onto the field alone.
—
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
For all intents and purposes, Russini’s career is over.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intents
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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Needless to say, my spidey senses were tingling with excitement.
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An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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Crevier, 25, had career highs with seven goals, 18 assists, and 25 points in 78 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
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That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Barkawi incorporated motifs with personal meanings, such as palm trees that represent her name in Arabic.
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This experience gives the title The Revelation of Dionne Daphne its dual meanings.
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The fighting stopped, but its aims did not.
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Elimination of those missiles was one of the primary aims of the war, and thousands of Iranians, as well as more than a dozen Americans, died contesting it.
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The contents of affidavits in support of the warrant and the warrants themselves are under seal.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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“Intents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intents. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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