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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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
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Video widely circulating on social media purported to show the moments before the shooting, with an argument taking place over a car crash and a woman holding a gun.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Verb
The key is the enigmatic Porcelain Khaw, who purports to communicate across the barrier for a terrible price.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Video widely circulating on social media purported to show the moments before the shooting, with an argument taking place over a car crash and a woman holding a gun.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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The name France Libre carries a strong historical meaning.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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No matter how firmly the film tries to grab hold of you and offer something profound amidst the absurdity of the situation, any such meaning eventually slips through the dwindling number of fingers that the film, as well as its characters, have left.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some conservatives have raised concerns about left-wing foundations funding organizations intended to influence GOP policymaking.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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That flotilla, made up of leftist organizations, intends to deliver more than 20 tons of food, medicine and solar power equipment to the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ward then spat at Khan and hit him in the neck and face, prosecutors alleged.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The motive for the shooting was less clear, but prosecutors alleged that Durant was seen talking to the three victims just before the shooting.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That sense of being caught in the middle is echoed by Jewish Americans themselves.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sense of shame never really goes away.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After that, Republicans plan to spend days litigating the bill against Democrats before moving to a decisive vote to break a filibuster.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Coberg and Iza at one point planned to start a business selling anabolic steroids.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi denied closing the passageway, insisting instead that countries attacking Iran face restrictions, while others were being offered assistance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Trump has insisted that Mueller's investigation into his first White House campaign and its connections with Moscow are a hoax.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hensley made 23 saves and the Frost held off a furious rally from the New York Sirens to win 4-3 in front of 15,512 fans — another statement of intent for this city and its hope to land a professional women’s hockey team in the near future.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three plaintiffs, two of whom are minors, accuse xAI of distributing, possessing and producing with intent to distribute child pornography.—
Faiz Siddiqui,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This means that your desire to whip things in shape at home or with a family member might be ill-timed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The losses deepened after the Fed decided to keep its main interest rate steady, instead of resuming cuts meant to give the job market and economy a boost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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