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
Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Footage widely shared, which Newsweek could not independently verify, purported to show a blaze at the site.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Those affected by a disaster should be wary of people reaching purporting to be able to help, Steinhauer said.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
In December 2023, a fourth woman in need of work was lured to the Pearl Street location, which Diaz purported was his deli.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Fact checks in the form of Community Notes have been added to posts on X, including on a video with more than 500,000 views that falsely purported to show the fire approaching the Hollywood sign (An assessment by Lead Stories found the video was likely created using artificial intelligence).
—Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Footage widely shared, which Newsweek could not independently verify, purported to show a blaze at the site.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Those affected by a disaster should be wary of people reaching purporting to be able to help, Steinhauer said.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
In December 2023, a fourth woman in need of work was lured to the Pearl Street location, which Diaz purported was his deli.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
Noun
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Without Payment Samsung Confirms Galaxy S25 Ultra Pre-Order, Release Dates And Special Offers For this to occur, your goals have to create real meaning in your life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Though his move to Los Angeles was intended to spark a creative career, his extensive knowledge of film led to a job with United Artists Classics in their repertory film division.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2025
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Trinity Metro had originally intended to stretch the line into Fort Worth’s Near Southside, an active and comparatively dense neighborhood, but budgetary pressures forced planners to bench the initiative.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bondi served as an adviser on Trump's 2020 campaign, helping file a string of unsuccessful lawsuits alleging voter fraud and pushing to delegitimize vote counting in Pennsylvania.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The settlements included a $7.5 million deal to settle the first of more than 150 federal lawsuits alleging phony arrest by corrupt ex-police Sgt.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Homegrown slugger Pete Alonso has continually made the most sense for New York, but his free agency has dragged on for months.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Most important in the near term, said organizers on Wednesday, beds and a roof overhead; showers and a laundry; hot meals and a sense of security away from the streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The service warned travelers to slow down and use caution while driving and to plan on slippery road conditions, which could impact commutes.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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As the devastating fires continue to burn around Los Angeles, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned in Park City.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sources close to Butler insist that one of his biggest issues with the Heat has become his role in the offense this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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According to Duran, Junior’s owners and key sponsors insisted on the meeting in Medellin.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That's because of money and jobs flowing to red states, Trump's intent to scrap EPA rules, and Supreme Court decisions that look askance at sweeping regulations.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ramsey has been sentenced to serve eight years and six months at an institution for youth offenders, having pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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