1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted
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2
as in tasks
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
still trying to discover her purpose in life
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as in plans
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 purposes
William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Shepard started because leading scorer and potential league Most Valuable Player Napheesa Collier got the night off for rest purposes.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The show’s opening credits sequence features clips from various eras of people using newspapers for purposes other than actually reading them.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as tax, legal or investment advice.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar To Clean Apple cider vinegar, sometimes referred to as ACV, should always be diluted for cleaning purposes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Shepard started because leading scorer and potential league Most Valuable Player Napheesa Collier got the night off for rest purposes.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The show’s opening credits sequence features clips from various eras of people using newspapers for purposes other than actually reading them.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as tax, legal or investment advice.
—Fred Hubler, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposes
Noun
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her exit leaves questions about the city's path forward on pressing climate goals.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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With those tasks no longer requiring human involvement, workers are able to level up to more strategic roles and new career opportunities.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Identify the 20% of my activities that drive 80% of business growth, explain why I'm getting trapped in low-value urgent tasks, and create a new prioritization framework based on revenue impact, strategic importance, and competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Terra Lawson-Remer, chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, plans to present a proposal to the board as well.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Going forward, the team plans to investigate the exact cellular mechanism that results in the cross-species cloning that Iberian harvester queens perform.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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For all intents and purposes, the exhibition slate serves more as a tryout for four or five position spots rather than an offering plate for what is to come in the 17-game regular season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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The concepts are a bit more out there and the public prototypes are for all intents and purposes the production models, sometimes shown without mirrors or with camera mirrors and other slight detail changes.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council share 15 business functions that stand to be most affected by AI, along with some key precautions to take to ensure positive outcomes in these areas.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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So instead of preferring an arm or side the way most humans do, octopuses can use all of their arms for all functions, but do have a slight preference for those up front.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc intends to accelerate efforts to phase out all purchases of Russian fossil fuels and to crack down on Moscow's shadow oil shipping fleet.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Success comes from choosing intentionally based on individual goals, financial circumstances, and career objectives rather than following outdated assumptions about what career preparation requires.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Starship, which is undergoing a long and explosive flight test campaign, New Glenn should be capable of achieving operational mission objectives by its second flight.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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The original cast led by Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman will reprise their roles.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Brazilian Supreme Court has broader powers than its counterpart in the United States, combining the roles of a constitutional court, an appeals court, and a first-instance court for politicians.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Purposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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