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
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Trump purports to have valid cause.
—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.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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
The dress is presented alongside a 2004 Adam McEwen painting that purports to be an obituary for Kidman, a co-host of tonight’s Met Gala.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The Investigation Discovery series purports to expose the underbelly of pop culture's most infamous moments through in-depth interviews and industry analysis.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Remotasks purports to pay freelancers to train AI models.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 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.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Trump purports to have valid cause.
—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.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
The dress is presented alongside a 2004 Adam McEwen painting that purports to be an obituary for Kidman, a co-host of tonight’s Met Gala.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The Investigation Discovery series purports to expose the underbelly of pop culture's most infamous moments through in-depth interviews and industry analysis.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Remotasks purports to pay freelancers to train AI models.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purports
Noun
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There were no details on the message’s contents.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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There were no details on the contents of the message.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The ultimate goal of the Artemis program is to return astronauts to the surface of the moon, where NASA intends to establish a permanent base.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the county intends to reopen and expand their Property Tax Bridge Fund program to help support local governments and their agencies that rely primarily on property tax revenue to fund essential services.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Billy Pope last month, also alleges Sumstad was driving a city vehicle under the influence previously.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The state alleges there were four adults and two children inside the home at the time of the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Consider a small refresh by choosing soft clothes that soothe your senses, which helps your energy stay even through conversations and errands.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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SpaceX plans to use the net proceeds from the IPO to fund the expansion of infrastructure for its AI and rocket businesses and to beef up the constellation of satellites that power Starlink Mobile, among other investments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Alnylam plans to use Inceptive’s generative AI models to aid its discovery of RNA interference therapeutics.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Lind insists her parents did not help the casting effort, as the couple had misgivings about their kids following them in the business.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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As of now, Vance has not formally announced his intentions to run for president in 2028.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The press aims to champion writing that is urgent and insurgent.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The answers are out there, and NewsNation aims to find them.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Purports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purports. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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