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
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Levine’s defense Levine shared a letter with The Star from an unidentified person purporting to take responsibility for sending the messages.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
One of the few major studies that purported ChatGPT improved learning performance was retracted last month.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 June 2026
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Verb
But along with the company’s meteoric rise has come mounting legal woes over purported harms caused by its technology.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Levine’s defense Levine shared a letter with The Star from an unidentified person purporting to take responsibility for sending the messages.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
One of the few major studies that purported ChatGPT improved learning performance was retracted last month.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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For some, the celebration carried deeper meaning.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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There are several marketing terms–like ‘natural’ or ‘fresh’–on product packaging that are essentially void of any significant meaning, and consumers are becoming more knowledgeable, thus skeptical, about these terms.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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One woman intended to use the time to order electrolytes online, another was seeking earring backs, and a third needed to find a male babysitter, as well as a summer swim program, for a four-and-a-half-year-old who is afraid of the water.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed against the Redlands Unified School District in March, alleges school officials and administrators did little to address concerns or implement measures to prevent future incidents despite multiple complaints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The insurance company has alleged that a rogue AI robot masterminded Dela Torre’s campaign to improperly challenge her settlement agreement, generating a flurry of baseless and abusive filings that cost $300,000 to contest.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Iran’s leaders insist the country’s nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The thread running through all of these is the same worry, that decisions which used to be made by people who could be questioned are now made by systems that cannot, unless someone insists they be opened up.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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That’s very much our intent, while also recognizing that the two parts of the market currently under more focus from collectors are very important to us as well.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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