on purpose

phrase

Synonyms of on purposenext
: by intent : intentionally
I knew they hadn't done it on purpose.

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Belief is not the residue of winning; it is built, on purpose, long before kick-off. — André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Heirloom Bibles One of the things that truly makes my heart sink is seeing a family Bible go into the donation bin, whether by mistake or on purpose. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 In their early days at the scenic property, the duo said they would get lost in the sprawling space — both accidentally and on purpose. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 After years of productivity culture and pressure to squeeze more from every hour, a growing number of people are looking for permission to do less on purpose. — Allison Palmer july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on purpose

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“On purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20purpose. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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