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
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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The sentiment, which went viral on TikTok, resonated with many users who considered a deeper meaning in Isabelle’s actions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Last year, Judge Royce Lamberth made a long and detailed statement about January 6: its perpetrators, the meaning of their actions.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In other words, adults and kids don’t have to pigeonhole themselves—pun sort of intended.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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And this isn't a question so much as a statement of curiosity, how on earth, other than pumping the club with his own cash (which seems unlikely), does Ratcliffe intend to both finance a new stadium and rebuild a completely imbalanced squad.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Since filming, charges against Baldwin in New Mexico were dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against the district attorney and other officials in Santa Fe, N.M., alleging that he was wrongfully prosecuted for manslaughter in the accidental shooting of Hutchins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But always planning for Kane’s now potentially unlikely in-season return only adds more fodder to anyone who thinks GM Stan Bowman should have matched at least one of the offer sheets to Dylan Holloway or Philip Broberg.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Simon planned the cabin, drawing the outline for the walls with a stick in the dirt.—
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arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 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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This means that treatment with this device can go deeper into the body—up to five centimeters, says Lisa Chevalier, PA-C and founder of So-Vous Medical Spa in New York, NY—to deliver more wellness benefits.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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