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
Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Three purported members of a South American theft group that allegedly targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States were arrested in Argentina, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
To exclude the Ute Indian Tribe from access and recognition where those rights and practices endure compounds historical harm and repudiates the very text of the Agreement the State purports to respect.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Manifestos that purport to be authored by the suspects are circulating online and have been reviewed by extremism experts and by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Verb
Of particular note is a novel term for what the bureau purports to be an emerging extremism threat.
—Daniel Boguslaw, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Three purported members of a South American theft group that allegedly targeted the homes of professional athletes in the United States were arrested in Argentina, authorities said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
To exclude the Ute Indian Tribe from access and recognition where those rights and practices endure compounds historical harm and repudiates the very text of the Agreement the State purports to respect.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Manifestos that purport to be authored by the suspects are circulating online and have been reviewed by extremism experts and by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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For example, the Kaiija site has deep spiritual and cultural meaning to the Haya people (Ichumbaki is Haya).—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Thursday’s visit to Christie cancer care hospital held extra meaning for the Princess of Wales.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The company has emphasized that the system is intended to improve speed, accuracy and experience for customers and crew, not replace jobs.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Harvey Steinberg, Cooper’s attorney, said the defense team doesn’t intend to file any motion to dismiss and wants the case to be heard by a jury.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The driver, identified as Rivas, showed signs of impairment, state police alleged, and fled as troopers checked him out for a potential DWI arrest.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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In June 2025, the union representing state engineers sued the Newsom administration alleging that the order violated state labor law by failing to confer with the union over its impacts.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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With it, comes a public sense of ownership of its most important characters.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Lundgren shares some wise words about how being a man is more than muscles, and about getting in front of himself — which doesn't make sense at the time, but will later.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Hennepin County commissioners plan to appoint an outside board of experts in finances, policy and lawmaking to support the CEO and staff.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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That same fan said he’s lived in Kansas City for the last 10 years and plans to see at least one World Cup game that Algeria is in.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Over the years, Beckham doubled down on having no regrets over the sarong, insisting past fashion choices were entirely his own.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to Kahn, the editorial was published with a disclaimer, added by ADA leadership, insisting that the ADA had nothing to do with developing or writing the article.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Much contemporary anti-glamour sentiment betrays a strain of misogyny, even when wielded by women of good intent.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The process through which these attacks in Iran were ordered contradicted the intent of America’s founders in giving Congress the power to declare war.—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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In the last extreme, that means that one person’s exercise of their free will deprives someone else of all their rights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That means labor costs consume the vast majority of a center’s budget.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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