purposed

past tense of purpose

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Recent Examples of purposed The Albert re-purposed as much material as possible during its construction and restoration, reducing the hotel's carbon emissions by 40 percent. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025 Rather than pilling it all on, the award season’s biggest showcase— the Oscars— purposed adornment with focus, a styling strategy not lost on brands whose red carpet images reverberate instantly around the globe. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposed
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
Verb
  • Storm voted yes on two March bills supporting the Chiefs’ planned Kansas facilities.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • It will be directed by Shawn Levy and is planned to be released sometime in 2028.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 July 2026

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“Purposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposed. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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