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
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Balzac’s purported philosophy of photography is likely derived from the Epicurean Roman poet Lucretius’s account of the nature of images.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Rogelio Martín Morales Morales said the scammers set up fake hearings via video call and sent him purported official documents.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
George traces mentalism back to the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece, who purported to deliver divine — and cryptic — messages from Apollo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The indictment comes just after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention controversially canceled the release of a report purporting to show that Covid-19 vaccines reduced the odds of hospitalization, per the Times.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Balzac’s purported philosophy of photography is likely derived from the Epicurean Roman poet Lucretius’s account of the nature of images.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Rogelio Martín Morales Morales said the scammers set up fake hearings via video call and sent him purported official documents.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
George traces mentalism back to the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece, who purported to deliver divine — and cryptic — messages from Apollo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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But for Hall, the meaning ran deeper, tied back to something far bigger than a stat sheet.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quinn said there's no indication the suspect intended to target the motorcade.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Other stories included a look at how across presidential administrations, Washington allowed tech companies and Beijing to skirt regulations intended to bar China from access to certain materials, such as advanced computer chips.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The two are also accused of misuse of public benefits, fraudulent representations to government agencies and financial transactions alleged to conceal proceeds of criminal activity.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, Karla Subero Pittol‘s popular Venezuelan cafe Chainsaw on Melrose Hill is expanding to the space next door where dinner service is planned.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Philadelphia came in intent on running everything through Joel Embiid.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Church’s landscapes themselves had pedagogical intent, and the lessons were not just scientific but ethical, spiritual, patriotic.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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That means ballots are set and in some states early and absentee voting has already begun.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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