purposed

past tense of purpose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposed
Verb
  • Ticketmaster is trying to address the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission with several moves intended to block scalpers from abusing the platform.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
  • No word on whether it is intended for a human or a monster.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Marines had planned to fire approximately 60 rounds, the CHP said.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Shooting is planned for Argentina and Spain in mid-2026 and France in early 2027.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Purposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposed. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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