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
Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As crazy as the movie purports to be, there’s never an unexpected moment.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Many online purported to dig up and share personal details about both of their families.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
This dynamic may be leading more people to try purported psilocybin products that are untested and prohibited but nonetheless sold at some retail stores, says legal researcher Mason Marks, a law professor at Florida State University who focused on psychedelics.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As crazy as the movie purports to be, there’s never an unexpected moment.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Many online purported to dig up and share personal details about both of their families.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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Even with a portly curb weight and quintessentially Audi (meaning, weird) powertrain?—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps nowhere was the fight over meaning as pronounced as with the cryptic messages etched into the bullet cartridges by the shooter.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company on Wednesday also debuted the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, intended for athletes who participate in high-intensity sports like snowboarding and mountain biking.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The flypast was intended to showcase the strength of UK-US defense ties with a coordinated aerial display.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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American officials have alleged that North Korea is engaged in a long-running effort to use cyberattacks, cryptocurrency theft and IT contractors to gather information on behalf of the government in Pyongyang.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Cox was also asked about a Sunday New York Times report that alleged Robinson had communicated with others on Discord after the shooting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Data from Cirium, an aviation data analytics company, shows that all airlines are planning to fly fewer seats to Tulum in the months ahead.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly High Power Exploration, plans to invest $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Africa's Liberty Corridor, connecting Guinea to Liberia.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google, of course, insists the AI Overviews arrangement benefits everyone.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Caracas insists the buildup is part of a broader campaign directed at undermining President Nicolás Maduro’s government.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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In response to the controversy, Gutman took to X, formerly Twitter, to explain his intent.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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He was booked for one count of entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or felony, according to jail records obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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