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intending

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[in-ten-ding] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. designing or aiming to be; prospective or aspiring.

    intending surgeons.

Etymology

Origin of intending

First recorded in 1650–60; intend + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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The Athletic reported, external earlier this week that NY Transit is intending to bring in special event pricing for the 30-minute journey from Penn Station in New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Maher said he brought with him to the dinner a list of almost five dozen epithets the president had hurled his way over the years, intending to ask Trump to sign it for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He proposes to her, intending to change her mind while assuring Betsinger and her loved ones that he isn’t pressuring her.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

When it seemed there was a chance of him surviving after all, his father began to teach him the rudiments of education, intending him to have a career in the church.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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