intending

adjective

in·​tend·​ing in-ˈten-diŋ How to pronounce intending (audio)
Synonyms of intendingnext
: prospective, aspiring
an intending teacher

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Donlon came into office intending to examine evidence storage in the NYPD warehouses. — Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 Bank of America’s latest global fund manager survey showed the largest number of global investors on record intending to decrease holdings of US stocks. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025

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First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intending was in 1788

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“Intending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intending. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.

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