as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now
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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.
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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
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
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list, but rather a guide to matching needs and prospects of interest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Purposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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