as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words
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1
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?
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2
as in to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purport
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Quaranta responded to a post an undercover deputy made on an escort website purporting to be a girl named Stevie, an affidavit said.
—Sara Schilling, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The article purported to reveal new technology that could cut the thickest, most armored undersea cables at up to 4,000 meters—twice the operational depth of most existing undersea communications infrastructure.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Lower Volatility Does Not Mean Lower Risk Investors and management professionals would be well advised to understand that just because a token or asset is purported to have lower volatility when compared to other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin or ether does not mean these tokens are lower risk.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The viral image purporting to show Trump's Truth Social post is fake and contains provocative language that does not reflect the president's stance on dual citizenship.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Quaranta responded to a post an undercover deputy made on an escort website purporting to be a girl named Stevie, an affidavit said.
—Sara Schilling, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
The article purported to reveal new technology that could cut the thickest, most armored undersea cables at up to 4,000 meters—twice the operational depth of most existing undersea communications infrastructure.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Lower Volatility Does Not Mean Lower Risk Investors and management professionals would be well advised to understand that just because a token or asset is purported to have lower volatility when compared to other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin or ether does not mean these tokens are lower risk.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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As values and priorities shift, younger generations want more meaning, alignment, and employer support.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every shape, every color seemed to have a secret meaning.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the Senate spending cuts are set at just around $4 billion, the House intends to cut at least $1.5 trillion.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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And, President Trump intends to scale back monies for state and local governments while pushing more costs on states and cities.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration has sent more than 200 Venezuelans to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, alleging that the migrants have gang ties, claims that families and attorneys of some of those deported have strongly denied.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2025
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Milton's conviction came after a short seller called Hindenburg Research alleged in 2020 that the EV maker had misrepresented its technology.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To add insult to injury, the NCAA does not plan on paying the full amount in cash.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The original start date was planned earlier, and the season would have been much easier to work in.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Why does the club insist on rebuilding via purchasing players as opposed to harnessing the talents of academy players instead?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Dutchman was constantly shoehorned into an attacking midfield role that doesn’t bring out his best characteristics, yet Motta insisted on deploying him there.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the intent might be to keep the peace, the result is often emotional pressure — where neither person feels fully safe to be their whole, honest self.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But community water fluoridation is done with the intent of optimizing fluoride concentration for the dental benefits.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That means nearly 40% of US households bought a car in 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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This means that cars made and assembled entirely within the U.S. using predominantly domestic parts are the least likely to be affected.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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