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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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
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Typically, the elderly victim is taken to someone purporting to be a spiritual healer, who tells them to put their money and valuables in a bag.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The court documents purport to drastically diminish any federal role in constructing or operating Alligator Alcatraz.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Once Trump purported to appoint Marocco as USADF’s acting board chair, Marocco named himself the group’s president.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 1 July 2025
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Verb
In one study, one week of regular nettle tea consumption reduced these symptoms, though more work is necessary to confirm these purported benefits.8
Quercetin is a plant compound (flavonoid) found in many fruits and vegetables.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
Typically, the elderly victim is taken to someone purporting to be a spiritual healer, who tells them to put their money and valuables in a bag.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The court documents purport to drastically diminish any federal role in constructing or operating Alligator Alcatraz.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Once Trump purported to appoint Marocco as USADF’s acting board chair, Marocco named himself the group’s president.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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This motivated me to re-educate myself on the meaning of these virtues.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What kind of despair would people feel upon the discovery that their source of joy, belonging, and meaning was a farce?—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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However, Hwang never intended that to be the message.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Every one of his 70-odd dishes is intended to complement drink, not the other way around.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Trump also defended Bondi in a Truth Social post over the weekend and urged his followers to move on from Epstein, alleging the files were manufactured by Democrats.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Education and politics: Arizonans on student loan repayment plans can expect big changes under Big Beautiful Bill The lawsuit alleges Trump overstepped his authority in withholding funds that were approved by Congress, among other arguments.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Eventually, the company plans to send 320 cases a month, or about 3,840 a year, to DOAH judges through 2027, according to a funding proposal approved by the company’s governing board last year.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Sadly for some, this signals the end for Zigbee support, as Ikea plans to replace its Zigbee gadgets with Matter devices.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The child is nudged forward by an ambitious parent, by an influential teacher, or simply by a curiosity that, like water, insists on finding its way in and out.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Trump, in his social media post, insisted that his administration is achieving success and shouldn't get sidetracked by this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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As for e-bikes and electric scooters, the village is following state law with no intent currently to take local action, East Dundee Police Chief Joshua Fourdyce said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Trump has also expressed intent to resume diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That means if companies do as Trump asks, then America can’t raise tariff revenue from them.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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