as in intending
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 purposing
Some suggested re-purposing the building, while some homeowners are worried about what new condos would mean for their privacy.
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Noel Brennan, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Noel Brennan, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposing
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In May 2019, Said left for the United Kingdom, intending to return.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The staff member is now intending to re-sell the tickets via FIFA’s official marketplace, which will mean FIFA takes a 30 per cent cut — 15 per cent from the buy side and sell side.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Now, a new report suggests some owners are already contemplating an unusual factor that could influence negotiations if talks drag into next year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The state argues those conversations illustrate a broader failure by OpenAI to prevent its technology from providing dangerous assistance to users contemplating violence.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Purposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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