as in contents
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
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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
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
One video that quickly went viral purports to show Israeli soldiers beating locals opposed to the project.
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Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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.
—
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.
—
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?
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purports
Noun
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The contents of affidavits in support of the warrant and the warrants themselves are under seal.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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Yet park rangers continued to cite Hubbard under that section, issuing two misdemeanor citations in May 2025, as well as a third that cited a different section of the ordinance, the most recent lawsuit alleges.
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The charge alleges a person knowingly defrauded another by using false or misleading information to obtain money, property, credit or a loan.
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Needless to say, my spidey senses were tingling with excitement.
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An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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The group insists Yale must defend its lawful holistic admissions and educational leadership role.
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Rosa insists that her husband was unaware he would be sent to war.
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The leaders, for the most part, are flawed but have good intentions.
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Only when members feel legitimate responsibility for the group's well-being can new norms truly become effective and living practices, rather than mere intentions.
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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
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Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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“Purports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purports. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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