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
Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
The Patriarchy Hannah account purported to be run by one of these women.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Really, any food high in anthocyanins — an antioxidant in many fruits and vegetables purported to fight inflammation and boost heart health — could offset the potentially harmful effects of microplastics accumulating in your body, according to a study in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Set on a university campus in St. Louis, the play is a tense workplace drama that purports to be about the degradation of trust but is also very much about power dynamics in academia and the question of whom institutions protect.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Verb
And now, with little public discourse, the Trump administration has delayed a meeting of the nation’s vaccine experts, purporting to root out undue influence and conflicts of interest in people who have a vested interest in population health.
—Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
The Patriarchy Hannah account purported to be run by one of these women.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Really, any food high in anthocyanins — an antioxidant in many fruits and vegetables purported to fight inflammation and boost heart health — could offset the potentially harmful effects of microplastics accumulating in your body, according to a study in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
Set on a university campus in St. Louis, the play is a tense workplace drama that purports to be about the degradation of trust but is also very much about power dynamics in academia and the question of whom institutions protect.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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By bringing awareness to the beliefs, expectations, assumptions and meanings shaping our perceptions, people can make more intentional choices in their personal and professional lives.—
Susan Curtin,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For the Stoics, accepting death and keeping it close was important to organize and give meaning to daily life.—
Arianna Huffington,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Friday's White House meeting was intended to sign a deal related to Ukraine's rare minerals and discuss a diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Controversy over Edelman’s documentary first made headlines in September, when a New York Times report alleged that the nine-hour project would accuse Prince of physical and emotional abuse.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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The administration even alleged that the Mexican government had an alliance with the cartels, a highly explosive accusation that Mexican politicians strongly disputed.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kirsch said the shooting didn’t just shatter the sense of safety and security locally.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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But there is the sense that what's happening is bigger than both of them.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These are all important features for anyone who plans to spend hours walking, standing, or running.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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After the trial period ends, Hulu plans start at $9.99 for the with-ads plan.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s much misinformation about who actually pays tariffs Trump is a proponent of tariffs, insisting that they are paid for by foreign countries.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Undeterred, Budden continued, insisting that animals find the interactions as pleasurable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That seizure came from the DOJ's Silk Road investigation, and the DOJ signaled its intent to go through with the sale as recently as January.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s especially true as the DOGE budget-cutters rampaging through the Social Security Administration have stated their intent to cut the agency’s customer service budget, in part by closing field offices.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The streaming service currently offers a 30-day free trial, which means that new and eligible returning subscribers can watch a portion of the season for free.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the federal agency has about 600,000 employees, meaning approximately 300,000 could be on the chopping block.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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