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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
While searching the two suspects, police found gas masks and a fake suicide note addressed to Mills purporting to be from her husband, according to authorities.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The district, which represents one of the fastest-growing communities in Kansas, has in recent years been roiled by controversies over mask mandates, purported book banning, the treatment of transgender students and use of a Kansans for Life video in classrooms.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The below-ground theme park, as historian Ashleigh Androsoff explains, offers tours purporting to tell two local stories.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
And, though users can make the most of lackluster AI moderation (Grok Imagine) or figure out clever ways to circumvent guardrails (Sora) in order to misrepresent famous people, the greater danger probably comes from videos that purport to capture events involving unknown parties.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
While searching the two suspects, police found gas masks and a fake suicide note addressed to Mills purporting to be from her husband, according to authorities.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The district, which represents one of the fastest-growing communities in Kansas, has in recent years been roiled by controversies over mask mandates, purported book banning, the treatment of transgender students and use of a Kansans for Life video in classrooms.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The below-ground theme park, as historian Ashleigh Androsoff explains, offers tours purporting to tell two local stories.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and her father’s, the past takes on new meaning.—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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To understand the soul may have required silk, cheesecloth, cotton wool, even offal—but these mundane materials, Warner shows us, held meaning.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The org intends to continue anniversary events throughout the coming year.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Congressional Republicans, who voted for the caps, say they are intended to stem a sharp rise in federal student lending over the past two decades that has driven the cost of attendance higher.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Porsche did not stop, struck the pedestrians and fled the scene, officials allege.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 37-year-old man has a record of theft, Beccuau alleged.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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This, plus the ongoing calls among family members, maintains a powerful sense of human connection and love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The move turned out to be a blessing for Harrison, who has felt a sense of relief since leaving the dating show.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At great risk, Hamida disguises herself as a khes (a thick cotton cloth) seller and enters the house to plan with Lajo an escape route.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Candle lighting ceremonies have also been planned across the country.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dylan insisted that the film needed every frame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, his wife insisted that his refusal felt like a breach of trust.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many equine businesses ultimately agree with the county’s intent of preserving agricultural lands, but fear the unforeseen consequences that could put their livelihoods — and community — at risk.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the studio announced its intent to produce more English-language projects as part of its bid to broaden its reach.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Working from top to bottom means debris from the top will land on a dirty floor instead of a clean one.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Doing so would mean advancing the clocks forward an hour for the whole year, so that the sun would appear to rise and set an hour later in both the summer and in the winter.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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