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as in intending
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 alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purporting
Activists published videos purporting to show people looting the central bank building in Damascus.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
False The text in the Facebook post was taken from a parody X account purporting to be Patel’s father.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy wrote multiple books purporting to link Anthony Fauci, in particular, to the creation of the virus.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
Russian Telegram channels and open-source intelligence agencies shared footage purporting to show the Ukrainian attacks on Kaspiysk, with what appears to be at least one drone heading for port facilities and vessels and exploding.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
On Friday, the intelligence community said a video circulating in Georgia purporting to depict voter fraud was linked to Russia.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Rowena could even view an online dashboard purporting to show the influencer her investments.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Some went further, purporting to find actual evidence of huge job losses.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
However, the image in the Facebook post purporting to show Gatlinburg inundated by flood water is not real.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
False The text in the Facebook post was taken from a parody X account purporting to be Patel’s father.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy wrote multiple books purporting to link Anthony Fauci, in particular, to the creation of the virus.
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
Russian Telegram channels and open-source intelligence agencies shared footage purporting to show the Ukrainian attacks on Kaspiysk, with what appears to be at least one drone heading for port facilities and vessels and exploding.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
On Friday, the intelligence community said a video circulating in Georgia purporting to depict voter fraud was linked to Russia.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Rowena could even view an online dashboard purporting to show the influencer her investments.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Some went further, purporting to find actual evidence of huge job losses.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
However, the image in the Facebook post purporting to show Gatlinburg inundated by flood water is not real.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purporting
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As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some volunteers formed text chains and Facebook groups, intending to keep in touch long after the ornaments are taken down.Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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At least seven different civilian complaints have been lodged against the sergeant, alleging excessive force, discourtesy and abuse of authority.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Motown’s legal head refused to comply, insisting that Motown had registered the name in August 1975.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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His latest thoughts show a radical difference, now demanding that the time for insisting on change to EU rules had passed.Neil Winton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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That part is not great, but again, that’s part of trying to open minds and trying to share your truth with people.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Leaders now face a myriad of challenges in trying to bring the country together.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, Iran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, asserting that its space and nuclear programs serve peaceful purposes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The British Museum has housed the artifacts ever since, asserting their acquisition was legal.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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