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adjective

Definition of purportednext
as in hypothetical

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verb

past tense of purport
1
as in intended
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 alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully he purports to be an expert in criminalistics

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Recent Examples of purported
Adjective
That Hochul had many other options and still chose LaSalle shows either a lack of conviction in her purported beliefs or severe political ineptitude. — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023 There is nothing in the study that links sweeteners to any purported spike in sudden deaths or heart attacks. — Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
Verb
And the players tend to be reluctant to pontificate about the inner machinations of bargaining, especially on a stage purported to celebrate the game. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The Verge also emailed Haley’s purported email address on the letter but received a bounceback. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for purported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purported
  1. hypothetical
  2. intended
  3. alleged
  4. supposed
  5. planned
  6. claimed
  7. conjectural
  8. insisted
Adjective
  • These are not futuristic use cases with hypothetical applications.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Another Noble Predictive Insights survey released in May showed Biggs losing to Hobbs in a hypothetical general election by four percentage points.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of hypothetical
Verb
  • The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said.
    — Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of intended
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  • While the health plan designed the system to be fair, patients and their lawyers have alleged that in reality Kaiser’s greater knowledge of arbitrators’ past rulings and its ability to veto arbitrators gives it an advantage to pick favorable judges.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Unsealed court records later alleged image files tied to an email account linked to Sanford.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of alleged
Adjective
  • But clearly any supposed rivalry between the legendary bands is water under the bridge.
    — Peter Gicas, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of supposed
Verb
  • Player sales — which are planned for, are made on Newcastle’s terms and, where possible, at the point of maximum value — have become integral.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The pair had planned on getting engaged soon, Sarah Milgrim’s father, Robert Milgrim, previously told The Star.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of planned
Verb
  • Iran state media claimed its forces had targeted US forces and facilities across Bahrain and Kuwait.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The 1951 Flood claimed lives, destroyed homes and businesses, and scattered one of Kansas City’s largest Hispanic communities.
    — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of claimed
Adjective
  • The first two questions are too hypothetical and conjectural.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
  • Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Definition of conjectural
Verb
  • When the players went for a walk around the pitch with their medals around their necks, Tuchel insisted that Steele go with them.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Odysseus insisted on hearing their song and was tied to the mast.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
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