as in hypothetical
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of purported
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
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
After the interview, Peffer shared a recording with the Sun Sentinel that was purported to be a phone call discussing the book between Chief Judge Lisa Munyon, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice Renatha Francis, according to court records in the case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for 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
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
After the interview, Peffer shared a recording with the Sun Sentinel that was purported to be a phone call discussing the book between Chief Judge Lisa Munyon, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz and Justice Renatha Francis, according to court records in the case.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for purported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purported
Adjective
-
Meanwhile, Beijing has been waging information warfare against Tokyo since Takaichi signaled her willingness to aid Taiwan in a hypothetical invasion.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
-
For now, any scenarios involving tax relief remain hypothetical.—
Douglas Hanks
March 13,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Nay Phone Latt, a spokesperson for the NUG, told the AP that the commissioning of new aircraft is intended to enhance continued airstrikes on civilian areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Political risk insurance is a type of coverage intended to protect firms against financial losses caused by unstable political conditions, government actions, or violence.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Bullying tactics have also been alleged against other members of Redzepi’s senior team.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The supposed moat turned out to be cost arbitrage, not capability.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
-
But a handful of anglers, influencers, and content creators have gone public about their own experiences with DTF over the last week, and the supposed scam league is now dominating most corners of the online fishing space.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
However, occasionally, the seasons can throw us a curveball and these may not sync up exactly as planned.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
-
In November 1987, however, just one day before Mabrouk and his co-conspirators planned to launch their coup, then-Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali carried out his own successful plot, toppling the regime and placing Bourguiba under house arrest.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Ukraine targets Russian energy sites Long-range drones operated by a special operations unit of the Ukraine Security Service struck a major oil depot and transshipment terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, a senior Ukrainian official claimed Thursday.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
-
That statistic is somewhat conjectural, since the vast majority of rapes in India are apparently not reported.—
Mark Jenkins,
Washington Post,
7 Nov. 2023
Verb
-
Citing a decline in the poverty rate, Brooke insisted that America was moving in the right direction.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Remember way back when Kristi Noem insisted upon an ad campaign from the secretary of Homeland Security blasting across America’s airports?—
Larry Wilson,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purported. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
