intentionally
adverb
in·ten·tion·al·ly
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈtench-nə-lē
: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely
an intentionally vague response
The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.
The test is intentionally designed to trick students.
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the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Warner intentionally seized opportunities to present family-friendly stories that respected and entertained Black people without being corny.
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 21 July 2025
The Israeli military denies intentionally targeting civilians.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 21 July 2025
Surveillance video indicates a driver intentionally crashed into a crowd on a Los Angeles street, injuring more than two dozen people before he was pulled from the vehicle by bystanders, beaten and shot, authorities said.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Leaders can help by intentionally seeking to reduce the uncertainty that accompanies change.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 21 July 2025
The Israeli military denies intentionally targeting civilians.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 21 July 2025
Surveillance video indicates a driver intentionally crashed into a crowd on a Los Angeles street, injuring more than two dozen people before he was pulled from the vehicle by bystanders, beaten and shot, authorities said.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Leaders can help by intentionally seeking to reduce the uncertainty that accompanies change.
—Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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