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
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
But that painting, like the few others that purport to show Jane, all date from after her death.
—Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Videos are front and center of this latest warning from YouTube concerning hackers who are looking to compromise your passwords for profit, by way of video that purports to be from the YouTube CEO regarding new ways to monetize your media creations.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
That border bill purported to give the president wide authority to shut down border crossings altogether.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Videos purporting to be from the operation showed the soldiers crawling through the small pipeline, with one video wishing Russian women a happy International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8.
🇺🇦🇷🇺 PIPELINE OPERATION:
Russian soldiers congratulated women with the international women’s day!
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
But that painting, like the few others that purport to show Jane, all date from after her death.
—Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Videos are front and center of this latest warning from YouTube concerning hackers who are looking to compromise your passwords for profit, by way of video that purports to be from the YouTube CEO regarding new ways to monetize your media creations.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
That border bill purported to give the president wide authority to shut down border crossings altogether.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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But like many cold cases, as with Barbara Newhall Follett, the meaning can only be realized in fiction.—
Patti Callahan Henry,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The agency’s recommendations will be detailed in the state’s first Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document that is intended to help guide state strategy on potentially dangerous wastes and which the 2021 law requires be published every three years.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cameras are intended to be used by homeowners to keep their houses safe.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There has been speculation over the contents of the files since an FOI request was brought by conservative US think-tank the Heritage Foundation, which alleged that Harry may have concealed past drug use that should have disqualified him from obtaining a visa.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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Authorities allege that Steven Gress, 35, used the online dating app Grindr to lure Corsette to his house, located approximately 20 miles southwest of Tampa, on Feb. 14.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Migraine With Aura About 25% of people with migraines experience an aura, a temporary, reversible change in their senses.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rather than surprising the audience with the plane crash that sets off Death’s design, each iteration of the script opens with a sense of foreboding that something is wrong.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Danish investment firm plans to take advantage of projects being sold at a discount by firms leaving the green energy sector.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Howe rightly insists that, rather than try to completely shut out the emotion this time around, Newcastle need to channel it correctly.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Considering the low traction conditions that saw several F1 cars struggle even at low speeds, Croft and Brundle insisted that the race should have been red-flagged until the track was clear to race again.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Limas pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the legal question may hinge on the intent of the dominant partner to continue engaging in especially risky acts and her awareness of the potential danger.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the federal agency has about 600,000 employees, meaning approximately 300,000 could be on the chopping block.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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