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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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
Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Activists published videos purporting to show people looting the central bank building in Damascus.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Anne Applebaum: The Syrian regime collapsed gradually—and then suddenly
Still, Alawites are surely fearful of a future without the regime that purported to protect them.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The claim: Jimmy Kimmel announced his show will end on day of Trump’s inauguration
A Dec. 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a screenshot of an X post about talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's purported 2025 plans.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Activists published videos purporting to show people looting the central bank building in Damascus.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Anne Applebaum: The Syrian regime collapsed gradually—and then suddenly
Still, Alawites are surely fearful of a future without the regime that purported to protect them.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The information provided here is not legal advice and does not purport to be a substitute for advice of counsel on any specific matter.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purport
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Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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On one tape, Jackson is heard explaining the meaning of the song Seven Digits, which refers to the identification number given to dead bodies in a morgue.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For Long, one of the most satisfying parts of the project was returning parts of the church to what the founders had intended — and what tourists should see.Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her role intends to put a human face on the awful burden fame imposes on those who are sidelined from the ones in the addictive spotlight, but it’s presented in a contrived manner, even though Fanning gives it her all.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The court documents don't allege Nagbe was planning to use the firearm at the Pentagon, but prosecutors said Nagbe injured an officer in a physical confrontation during the arrest.Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Under a settlement agreement, a farming couple has ended a lawsuit that alleged town officials cited them for code violations in retaliation for their outspoken criticisms on land-usage restrictions.Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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How an entity can achieve a creativity and a sense of its own, while being made up of various band members.John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The family is planning a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday and has set up the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship at Vestavia Hills High School.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Trump plans to sign an Executive Order on day one that would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and threatens additional tariffs on products from China and elsewhere.DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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First-year coach Dave Canales, who has insisted on evaluating the quarterback position on a week-to-week basis, said Young would start next week’s home finale against the Arizona Cardinals.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While Fed officials formally insist markets don't sway their decisions, economists say the central bank doesn't like to rattle them.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In New York, a first-degree murder charge needs a special circumstance beyond intent, like the killing of a witness, being a murder for hire, the killing of a police officer or the killing of someone in furtherance of terrorism.Jonathan Dienst, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Perplexity’s acquisition of Carbon signals a clear strategic intent to enhance its answer engine’s capabilities.Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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To explore what the drug’s intricate global supply chain means for the ultimate consumers, journalists visited Ohio.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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That meant this fall semester playing in the band for Friday night football games, getting up on Saturdays for cross country meets and also attending golf practices and matches during the week.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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