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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 intends
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 alleges
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purports
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Trump purports to have valid cause.
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Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
11 Jan. 2026
The law applies to state and local agencies and purports to cover federal officers operating in California, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have worn masks during recent neighborhood enforcement actions.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Commissioned by The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Superyacht Builders Association, or SYBAss, the report purports to be the first comprehensive attempt to quantify the industry’s total economic contribution.
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Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Luke purports to know his way around a few recipes.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Of particular note is a novel term for what the bureau purports to be an emerging extremism threat.
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Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
To exclude the Ute Indian Tribe from access and recognition where those rights and practices endure compounds historical harm and repudiates the very text of the Agreement the State purports to respect.
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Shaun Chapoose,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose.
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Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose.
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Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
Is there an extra responsibility toward representation when casting media that purports to represent reality versus casting something scripted?
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
Video shows corpses outside capital Meanwhile, video circulating online purports to show dozens of bodies in a morgue on the outskirts of Iran’s capital.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Trump purports to have valid cause.
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Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
11 Jan. 2026
The law applies to state and local agencies and purports to cover federal officers operating in California, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have worn masks during recent neighborhood enforcement actions.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
However, there is some data that purports that some days of the week will, on average, have less expensive airfare than others.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Commissioned by The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Superyacht Builders Association, or SYBAss, the report purports to be the first comprehensive attempt to quantify the industry’s total economic contribution.
—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Luke purports to know his way around a few recipes.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Of particular note is a novel term for what the bureau purports to be an emerging extremism threat.
—
Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
To exclude the Ute Indian Tribe from access and recognition where those rights and practices endure compounds historical harm and repudiates the very text of the Agreement the State purports to respect.
—
Shaun Chapoose,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose.
—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
The dissent’s methodology seems like an instance of textualism, the preferred statutory interpretation theory of most conservatives, which purports to ignore legislative purpose.
—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
Is there an extra responsibility toward representation when casting media that purports to represent reality versus casting something scripted?
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purports
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The statements and opinions expressed by the talent in this contents are personal and do not represent the views of the studio.
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.
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Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.
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The indictment further alleges Eidleh created Federal Child Nutrition Program sites using nominee owners, then falsely claimed the sites were serving meals to thousands of children each day.
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Representing Daniell, attorney Chris Timmons said the lawsuit centers on what his client alleges was a fraudulent transfer of the property's ownership.
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Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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Oh, and their spidey senses can quickly turn into suspicion if their loyalty is tested.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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Now the glowing screen sits in each person’s hand, and every feed insists that its user is seeing something different.
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Lasdun, by contrast, insists on delivering a meticulous retelling of the Murdaugh case, complete with byzantine subplots involving the suspicious death of the family’s housekeeper and the murder of another local teenager.
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The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
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That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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As Europe seeks to expand its position in advanced semiconductor technologies, the new partnership aims to create a production environment capable of supporting both startups and established companies working on photonic chip innovations.
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“Purports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purports. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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