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
Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Another alleged victim was a 91-year-old woman who told deputies Sylvain had approached her on a bus in October and purported to be a caregiver assigned to her through her insurance, a separate probable cause affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The freezing of child-care money, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel's Sunday announcement of a surge of federal agents to Minnesota, followed a viral video posted over the weekend by a conservative influencer that purported to show nonoperational child-care facilities that received federal funds.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Did some initial research but found that a book had recently been written about the crime, purporting to have solved it.
—Adam Smyth, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Videos purported to show mourners chasing off security force members who attended the funeral of 21-year-old Amirhessam Khodayari.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Another alleged victim was a 91-year-old woman who told deputies Sylvain had approached her on a bus in October and purported to be a caregiver assigned to her through her insurance, a separate probable cause affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The freezing of child-care money, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel's Sunday announcement of a surge of federal agents to Minnesota, followed a viral video posted over the weekend by a conservative influencer that purported to show nonoperational child-care facilities that received federal funds.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Did some initial research but found that a book had recently been written about the crime, purporting to have solved it.
—Adam Smyth, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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Mark Ruffalo's look at the 2026 Golden Globes has a special meaning.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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While Iman did not specify the design’s exact meaning, the message framed the tattoo as both an act of remembrance and a symbol of enduring love.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The indictment also alleges that Thola-Duran and others conspired to fraudulently obtain $274,998 in COVID-19 business relief loans.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement going door to door have circulated, and so too have videos alleging profiling based on race and ICE's apparent aggressive tactics.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boasberg has insisted that, despite the men’s return to Venezuela, the government remains obligated to provide them a chance to challenge their removals.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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The studio insisted that any interviews with other minors in the case be arranged through the studio lawyer, and refused to turn over an internal investigation about Busfield until three months after police got a warrant for it.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pending final validation, the production-intent robotaxi is expected to enter production at Lucid’s Arizona factory later this year.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using credit cards heavily in the weeks or months before filing, especially for nonessential purchases, can raise questions about intent.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The governor has promised no new taxes and fees, meaning painful cuts could be ahead.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That means the rider can steer the elephant, but only if the elephant is willing.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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