1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted
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2
as in tasks
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
still trying to discover her purpose in life
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as in plans
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now
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Recent Examples of purposes
David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Genuine’s units can be used to construct a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for land and marine purposes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
The Phillies spent $308 million for luxury tax purposes on players this season, fourth in MLB, and again may fall short of winning it all under Thomson.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Even small rooms need to serve multiple purposes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
But none of this may matter for Playoff purposes.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Genuine’s units can be used to construct a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for land and marine purposes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
The Phillies spent $308 million for luxury tax purposes on players this season, fourth in MLB, and again may fall short of winning it all under Thomson.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Even small rooms need to serve multiple purposes.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
But none of this may matter for Playoff purposes.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposes
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Finance leaders who own cost management—and emphasize accountability and effective tools—are more likely to meet or exceed savings goals.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Later that year, the office said the Department of Transportation hasn’t established the goals required to properly assess the performance of the financial aid programs that are supposed to encourage shipbuilding.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes that means automating tasks for efficiency but not core activities that involve empathy and personal connection.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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From bin handling and fastening to tool changeouts, the system is adaptable and continuously learns from new tasks, integrating smoothly into existing workflows without the need for cages or retrofits.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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For all intents and purposes, Charli and Swift were on great terms in 2018 when Swift announced Charli and Camila Cabello would be the opening acts on the Reputation Stadium Tour.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crucially, aid will be provided to restore functions to hospitals and bakeries in the territory.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Startups are advertising ‘AI employees’ and the likes of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz are talking of AI ‘productizing and unbundling’ the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector that executes the core functions of corporations around the globe.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Asked for further details, a Figure spokesperson says the company intends to detect, blur, and replace personal information in data from inside the home, similar to how Google Streetview blurs faces.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The question is no longer whether China intends to move but if Taiwan, armed with Western tech, indigenous innovation, and a new drone doctrine, can make the cost too high for Beijing to pay.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starship’s upper stage, the vehicle where crew and cargo would one day ride, flew halfway around the world for more than an hour while completing major objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of the world’s most prominent business leaders started out in customer-facing roles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Butterfly cast also includes Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo, Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Sean Dulake, and Nayoon Kim, with Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa appearing in guest roles.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Purposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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