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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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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as in to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
The term, coined by the organization Breast Cancer Action, refers to corporations that use pink merchandise purported to support breast cancer awareness while simultaneously selling or funding products that are harmful to women’s health.
—Alexandra Frost, Allure, 19 Oct. 2024
Rowena could even view an online dashboard purporting to show the influencer her investments.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Pictures purported to show the dead body of Sinwar are circulating widely on social media.
—Pauline Lockwood, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Two documents purport to show U.S. analysis of Israeli military preparations.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
The term, coined by the organization Breast Cancer Action, refers to corporations that use pink merchandise purported to support breast cancer awareness while simultaneously selling or funding products that are harmful to women’s health.
—Alexandra Frost, Allure, 19 Oct. 2024
Rowena could even view an online dashboard purporting to show the influencer her investments.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Pictures purported to show the dead body of Sinwar are circulating widely on social media.
—Pauline Lockwood, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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Andrea Mitchell Reports is about to take on a different meaning.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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As with all market evolutions, the meaning and the framework of the current manufacturing evolution—Industry 5.0—continue to change.Hélène Kyriakakis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The ad restrictions, first implemented by Meta in the 2020 election, are intended to prevent the spread of false claims and confusion, especially as Americans await official polling results.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The complaint alleges that Combs wanted to meet the boy in his hotel room and the child was dropped off by a consultant his parents had hired.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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The Concert Investor team alleged that the SBA unfairly altered the definition and moved the goal posts after the fact.Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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There was a tangible sense of community, celebration and purpose among the nearly 38,000 people that packed the Elmont Park, N.Y. venue.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Something about horror has always brought me a deep sense of peace.Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trump praised Milwaukee while campaigning at Discovery World earlier this month and plans to hold a rally at Fiserv Forum later this week.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Late in the season, Demi plans a girls’ trip to Las Vegas that includes VIP tickets to Chippendales, which prompts an alarming conflict between the more traditional Jen and her husband, Zac, whom she’s supported through college and is about to fund through medical school.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
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My son and his fiancee are insisting that my other son, as a groomsman, shave his mustache.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Directed by Amy Holden Jones from a screenplay by lesbian feminist author Rita Mae Brown, The Slumber Party Massacre was written as a parody, but producers insisted that Jones film it as a straightforward slasher picture.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Clear Disclosure in Standalone Format: The disclosure must be a clear and conspicuous written notice, in a standalone document, informing the worker about the intent to obtain a consumer report for employment purposes.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Trump claims, however, it was deceptively edited with the express intent to help her get elected next week by casting her in a more flattering light.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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What does that mean for his label and his brand now?Mayu Saini, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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By nature, this version of Minecraft contains things that do not belong, that are simply not meant to appear in the game.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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