1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted
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2
as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
still trying to discover her purpose in life
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as in plans
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 purposes
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
For illustrative purposes, this could be set at a ballpark figure of $1,500 to $2,000 per day of military duty.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
After years and years of waiting, FIFA World Cup games will finally be played at Gillette Stadium — aka Boston Stadium for the purposes of this tournament — this month.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 1 June 2026
This communication is for general informational purposes only.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
For illustrative purposes, this could be set at a ballpark figure of $1,500 to $2,000 per day of military duty.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
After years and years of waiting, FIFA World Cup games will finally be played at Gillette Stadium — aka Boston Stadium for the purposes of this tournament — this month.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 1 June 2026
This communication is for general informational purposes only.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposes
Noun
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Both of those goals were assisted on by Jalen Chatfield.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Miami leads the league with 39 goals, but the defense continues to be vulnerable, with 28 goals allowed.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Noun
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An all-star film adaptation was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles, alongside a superstar cast including Richard Gere, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski and Queen Latifah as Mama Morton.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps best known for starring in the Pitch Perfect trilogy from Universal, Camp has more recently been seen starring in Scream 7, with dual roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Verb
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SpaceX plans to use the net proceeds from the IPO to fund the expansion of infrastructure for its AI and rocket businesses and to beef up the constellation of satellites that power Starlink Mobile, among other investments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Alnylam plans to use Inceptive’s generative AI models to aid its discovery of RNA interference therapeutics.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a raft of landmark rule changes that will come into force ahead of this summer’s World Cup, with the overarching objectives being to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, increase match tempo and improve fan and player experience.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Fifth, it must be tied to clear diplomatic objectives.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Would adjusting your approach improve your performance, smooth out a relationship, or add value to future tasks?—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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An attorney for the Cormack-Belton family, Todd Rutherford, said the family intends to file a civil lawsuit against Chow.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The company intends to launch new streaming products tied to MS NOW and other parts of its operations.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Gordon is a keen chess player, has been known to write down his short- and long-term aims in a journal and keeps himself in great shape away from football.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The industry at large aims to dig itself out of a nearly four-year malaise amid wider weakness in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to typical functions like bill reminders and bank syncing, Honeydue has unique features like an in-app chat thread and expense splitting for couples sharing finances.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The company, founded in Pine Bluff, said the move to 5020 Northshore Drive in the Northshore Business Park will centralize executive and corporate functions in a more accessible location.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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