as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words
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1
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?
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2
as in to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purport
Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
The disintegration delayed some commercial flights in Florida as many on social media shared videos of purported debris from the vehicle raining over the Caribbean.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.
—Wendy Lu, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the often laudatory response to it online has left the industry grappling with how so much anger could be directed towards a sector that purports to keep people healthy.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
That purported economic reality is exemplified by the competitive fight over the lucrative market for AI products, Ives said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
The disintegration delayed some commercial flights in Florida as many on social media shared videos of purported debris from the vehicle raining over the Caribbean.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.
—Wendy Lu, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the often laudatory response to it online has left the industry grappling with how so much anger could be directed towards a sector that purports to keep people healthy.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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The sentiment, which went viral on TikTok, resonated with many users who considered a deeper meaning in Isabelle’s actions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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If Americans are hungering for a collective sense of meaning, Weissbourd told me, the best approach might be to get people involved in volunteer opportunities.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rubio, who is on his first overseas tour as secretary of State, is also seeking support from countries in the region to take some of the large numbers of migrants that the Trump administration intends to deport.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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That legislation was passed following the 2008 financial crisis and it was intended to protect consumers from overreach by financial institutions and help prevent another crisis.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Since filming, charges against Baldwin in New Mexico were dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The audits of all four high school foundations, which provided the district with $5 million in funding to support students in the last school year, were spurred by a report circulated by Canyon Crest Academy students alleging financial irregularities within the CCA Foundation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And not much tension is built into the film before then — just a long list of odd incidents without any sense of rising action.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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But giving play-calling back to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka would raise a similar question: what sense does that make, other than using the guy who is already under contract rather than firing him, hiring somebody else and paying double?—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This year the sportsbook FanDuel is planning a live event during halftime where the Manning brothers will each try to kick a field goal.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Louvet said that the culmination of years of effort, resetting the business, cutting back on distribution (the company plans on eliminating 60 department store doors this fiscal year) and investing with retailers to improve the experience.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And, as the name makes clear, the vehicle was designed with the express intent of setting new records for power consumption and range.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, as a dance between a camera that projects the filmmakers’ intent, and one that acts as a canvas for Shahverdi’s, the result is interesting enough.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Van de Ven’s presence will mean Tottenham can afford to push up high knowing the Dutchman has the explosive pace to track back and sweep up Brentford’s attacks.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The attacks reportedly targeted iOS versions predating 17.2, released in December 2023, meaning the vulnerability may have been active since late 2022.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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