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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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
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Videos purported to be from Bahrain’s capital, Manama, showed what appeared to be an Iranian Shahed drone slamming into an apartment building.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
The collection prominently features bones and teeth purported to have come from the bodies of the Buddha, his relatives and disciples.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
After the interview, Peffer shared a recording with the Sun Sentinel that was purported to be a phone call discussing the book between Chief Judge Lisa Munyon, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice Renatha Francis, according to court records in the case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The developers of generative AI software are marketing all sorts of programs that purport to research and write.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Videos purported to be from Bahrain’s capital, Manama, showed what appeared to be an Iranian Shahed drone slamming into an apartment building.
—Richard Hall, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
The collection prominently features bones and teeth purported to have come from the bodies of the Buddha, his relatives and disciples.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
After the interview, Peffer shared a recording with the Sun Sentinel that was purported to be a phone call discussing the book between Chief Judge Lisa Munyon, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice Renatha Francis, according to court records in the case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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As a result, you’re forced to sit with whatever comes to mind, including the fear of death and fundamental questions about the meaning of life, says Lurie.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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For someone who could easily lean into vanity given the attention his appearance draws, Tan’s words focused not on looks but on meaning, presence and peace.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Besides, Saddam Hussein intended to start up his WMD programs as soon as the heat was off.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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It is not intended as legal advice.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In many cases, the bar alleged, DTLA made no effort to do so and left their out-of-state clients in the lurch.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In February, for instance, the Department of Justice joined a lawsuit brought by the 1776 Project Foundation, alleging that the Los Angeles Unified School District had violated the law by conditioning funding on the basis of student race.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The small, walkable village of Tubac is the ideal destination for a day trip or weekend getaway, one with dozens of unique galleries that embrace a sense of place in the Sonoran Desert.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But there was something profound about the sense of connection and engagement that all kinds of writing gave him.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lebuhn, with last week’s filing, was charged in a criminal information — as opposed to a grand jury indictment — which is typically an indication that a defendant plans to plead guilty.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Noem insisted to Kennedy that the campaigns were effective.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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OpenAI’s head of national-security partnerships insisted that the answer was no.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Pisces, your voice can currently land with warm, clear intent.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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The women face charges of possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with the intent to distribute and taking contraband into a penal institution.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The judge dismissed the charges with prejudice, meaning that the case cannot be retried.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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